GL events is a fully integrated group working across all areas of the events industry. The Group operates in three main segments:
event organization, venue management, and event services for exhibitions and congresses. Its business model is built on human-scale profit centers, fostering close client relationships, professional development, autonomy, and accountability.
With €1,427 million in revenue in 2023, 45% of which was generated internationally, GL events continues its global growth relying on the strength of its teams present in over 90 countries .
Main Responsibilities
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for monitoring and controlling the scope of services for the project – both confirmed and potential. You will play a key role in tracking revenue evolution, managing contract variations, and compiling supporting documentation related to services performed.
You will act as a central interface between the internal project teams (operations, finance, legal, etc.) and the end client.
Key responsibilities include:
Management and updating of tracking files detailing quantities confirmed by the client, based on:
Design modifications
Client order confirmations
Monitoring changes in project scope (confirmed and potential).
Management and updating of contract variations .
Evaluation and pricing of additional services or modifications.
Follow-up and reporting on changes in expected, confirmed, and potential turnover .
Coordination with the financial controller, project director, and contract management team.
Compilation and archiving of all supporting documentation :
client validations, deliverables, site reports, and handovers.
Required Skills and Competencies
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, databases).
Strong analytical and decision-support skills.
Proficient in financial and operational reporting .
Ability to manage multiple tasks and urgent needs.
Solid understanding of contract administration and change management.
Knowledge
Strong command of MS Office tools.
Familiarity with project-based environments such as construction, event management, or project engineering is a plus.
Knowledge of internal company processes and products (can be acquired).
Soft Skills
Rigorous, reliable, and organized.
Highly adaptable, proactive, and versatile.
Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills.
Ability to tailor messages to different audiences (internal and external).
High attention to confidentiality and discretion.
Effective team player and collaborator.
Candidate Profile
Higher education background in project management, quantity surveying, construction economics, or engineering .
Proven experience (2 to 5 years minimum) in a similar role within project-oriented environments.
Fluency in English required;
additional language(s) would be a plus.
Experience in the events sector is an advantage.