Energy Quantity Surveyor

OCS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Flexible Pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Energy Division, delivering value on energy generation and district heating projects across the UK. You will manage contracts, valuations and final accounts for projects ranging from £50,000 to £20 million, ensuring commercial governance and accurate reporting.

Applicants should have a strong background in building services or energy schemes, excellent IT skills (advanced Excel) and the ability to work effectively in a team

Qualifications

• Experience administering Construction Contracts.
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel.
• Communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Quantity Surveying and commercial experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractual obligations are flowed down appropriately and in the correct manor, in line with scope, price and programme.
• Capable of valuing and interpreting contractor applications and quotes.
• Proven ability to submit detailed Applications for Payment in a timely manner.
• Identifying, reviewing and detailing variations, the preparation and submission of detailed prices including supporting documentation for agreement.
• Understanding of timely notifications.
• Preparation of all necessary supporting documentation in support of Final Account submission including negotiating the settlement of the Final Account.
• Analysing actual costs and future expenditure to ensure accurate reporting.
• Pursuing Notices or Certificates for Payment, and the resultant payments that become due.
• Reporting by exception of any matter or event that is likely to impact the forecast outturn of a project.
• Processing, drafting and issuing Subcontract Orders to meet contract requirements, valuing the work undertaken by Subcontractors, issuing the appropriate Notices and processing payments as necessary.
• Be aware of the agreed programme and be able to identify delays to the progress of the works and report this to Project Manager/Commercial Director for review.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Teamwork

Numeracy

Education

Professional or Trade related vocational qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role:

Our Energy Division provides innovative energy generation, distribution and renewable solutions that reduce clients’ energy consumption, costs and carbon emissions. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team. Candidates should have experience in building services or energy projects, including HV infrastructure, district heating, Solar PV or BESS. Project values range from £50,000 to £20 million, with excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure contractual obligations are flowed down appropriately and in the correct manor, in line with scope, price and programme.
• Capable of valuing and interpreting contractor applications and quotes.
• Proven ability tosubmitdetailed Applications for Paymentin a timely manner
• Identifying,reviewingand detailing variations, the preparation and submission of detailed prices including supporting documentation for agreement
• Understanding oftimelynotifications
• Preparation of all necessary supporting documentation in support of Final Account submission including negotiating the settlement of the Final Account
• Analysing actual costs and future expenditure to ensure accurate reporting
• Pursuing Notices or Certificates for Payment, and the resultant payments that become due
• Reporting by exception of any matter or event that is likely to impact the forecast outturn of a project
• Processing,draftingand issuingSubcontract Orders to meetcontractrequirements, valuing the work undertaken by Subcontractors,issuing theappropriate Noticesand processing payments as necessary
• Be aware of the agreed programme and be able toidentifydelays to the progress of the works and report this to Project Manager/Commercial Director for review

People Management

• Capable of working in a team environment supporting colleagues and providing advice on all commercial matters when necessary
• UnderstandingClientrequirements and always conducting business in a professional manner
• Good communicationskills, both oral and written.
• Good listening skills and capable of interpreting directions.

About You:

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Mandatory

• ExcellentITskills, including advanced Excel
• Experience of administering Construction Contracts
• Communication,presentationand interpersonal skills
• Quantity Surveying and commercial experience

Preferred

• Professional or Trade related vocational qualification.
• Experience administering Framework Agreements

Personal Attributes

• Proven negotiation skills.
• Ability to think logically, and an aptitude for creative thinking.
• A high levelof numeracy and commercial awareness.
• Ability to work equally well in team situations or on own.
• Strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage and prioritise resources.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Receptivity and adaptability to change.
• Good influencing skills
• Good understanding of Commercial functions to prioritise tasks accordingly

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.