Commercial Quantity Surveyor — Building & Environmental Services

Norwich City Services Limited; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance & Health

Job summary

Norwich City Services Limited (NCSL) is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial management of a diverse portfolio of building and environmental service contracts in Norwich. You will manage cost estimates, valuations, and contract mechanisms, conducting site visits to verify works and assess contractor claims with an emphasis on value for money.

The ideal candidate will have proven QS experience, a degree in Quantity Surveying, and familiarity with NATFED Schedule of Rates.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience in quantity surveying, ideally in building maintenance, social housing, local authority services, or related environment.
• Experience using NATFED Schedule of Rates and assessing contractor applications, claims and valuations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; highly organised with excellent record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of building and environmental service contracts.
• Prepare and manage cost estimates, valuations and contract mechanisms.
• Undertake regular site visits to verify works and monitor progress.
• Assess contractor claims and ensure compliance with specifications and rates.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and support budget management and forecasting.
• Identify efficiency opportunities and ensure value for money across services.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Cost control

Contract management

Valuations

Site inspections

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

NATFED Schedule of Rates

Job description

Norwich City Services Limited (NCSL) is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial management of a diverse portfolio of building and environmental service contracts in Norwich. You will manage cost estimates, valuations, and contract mechanisms, conducting site visits to verify works and assess contractor claims with an emphasis on value for money.

The ideal candidate will have proven QS experience, a degree in Quantity Surveying, and familiarity with NATFED Schedule of Rates.