Quantity Surveyor

Protec Fire Solutions ANZ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Protec Fire Solutions ANZ is seeking a commercially minded professional to join our London-based projects. You will assist in cost forecasting, contract administration, and final accounts, ensuring projects stay within budget.

You will monitor expenditure, manage subcontractors, provide monthly cost reporting, visit sites, and support project teams with financial input while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen.
• Experience with valuations, reconciliations, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial and contractual management of projects, including interim applications and final accounts.
• Monitor and report on project expenditure and cashflow to ensure budgets and margins.
• Manage subcontractor packages from procurement through final account, including valuations, variations, and cost reporting.
• Process client orders/contracts in line with company risk profiles and ensure proper documentation.
• Provide monthly cost/value reconciliations, cashflow forecasts, and profitability analysis with the Finance Team.
• Conduct regular site visits to support project teams with commercial input and participate in meetings.
• Ensure all commercial/financial records are accurate, stored securely, and accessible to stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve commercial or financial queries, escalating when required.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Financial literacy

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Typical Responsibilities

• Commercial Management – Assist in the financial and contractual management of projects, including preparation of interim applications, cost forecasting, risk mitigation, issuing contractual notices, and agreement of final accounts.
• Project Cost Control – Monitor and report on project expenditure, value of work done, and cashflow to ensure projects remain within budget and achieve expected margins.
• Subcontractor Management – Manage subcontractor packages from procurement through to payment and final account, including valuations, variations, and cost reporting
• Client & Contract Administration – Process client orders/contracts in line with company risk profiles, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Financial Reporting – Work closely with the Finance Team to provide monthly cost/value reconciliations, cashflow forecasts, and profitability analysis.
• Site & Team Support – Conduct regular site visits to support Project Teams with commercial and financial input. Participate in client meetings, subcontractor account meetings, and commercial reviews to support positive relationships and effective resolution of financial/commercial issues.
• Documentation & Compliance – Ensure all commercial and financial records are completed accurately, securely stored, and made available to appropriate personnel in line with company procedures.
• Problem Solving – Identify and resolve commercial or financial queries effectively, escalating when required.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will be commercially and financially focused, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. They will be adaptable and able to work independently, while also contributing effectively within a team environment. Confident communication and interpersonal skills are essential, enabling them to engage successfully with both finance colleagues and site-based teams.

Qualifications

Qualifications Essential / Desirable To be identified by Degree or similar experience in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Finance/Accounting with construction industry experience Essential Interview / Application

Experience

Experience Essential / Desirable To be identified by Knowledge of construction contracts Essential Interview / Application Experience in preparing valuations, reconciliations, forecasts, and cost reports. Essential Interview / Application

Skills / Abilities

Skills / Abilities Essential / Desirable To be identified by Strong analytical skills Essential Interview / Application Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) Essential Interview / Application Proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, and cost management. Essential Interview / Application

Other

Other Essential / Desirable To be identified by Willing to travel as required Essential Interview

Accreditations

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