Quantity Surveyor

Overview

You will be a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor within the Frameworks Department, overseeing refurbishment and lifecycle replacement projects across the UK from tender to final account. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, operations and clients to safeguard profitability and ensure robust commercial controls. The role blends contract administration, cost forecasting and proactive risk management to drive successful project outcomes. This is an office-based role with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and professional development.

Pay / Benefits

• Digital Learning
• Retail perks with Hapi app
• Professional growth and qualifications
• Flexible pay via Wagestream (contract specific)

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects from start to final account, ensuring contractual obligations are met
• Prepare, submit and negotiate Applications for Payment; assess subcontractor claims and variations
• Prepare change control documentation and variations with supporting data
• Produce detailed pricing submissions and monitor project costs, forecasts and profitability
• Assist in monthly cost value reconciliations and commercial reports
• Identify and report commercial risks and opportunities to the Commercial Manager
• Support procurement activities and administer subcontractor accounts including final accounts
• Ensure project progress aligns with programme and communicate any commercial impacts
• Support dispute avoidance through proactive contract administration and communication
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure compliance with contracts and procedures
• Assist with change management processes and protect entitlement
• Provide commercial support to project teams and mentor junior staff
• Attend project and commercial review meetings

Key requirements

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction, refurbishment, facilities management or related sectors
• Experience administering NEC, JCT or equivalent contracts
• Proven track record managing valuations, payments, variations and final accounts
• Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and IT skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to analyse commercial data and prepare forecasts
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Commercially aware with strong attention to detail
• Logical and analytical thinker
• Proactive and solution-focused
• Microsoft Excel
• Contract administration
• Valuations and applications for payment

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