Quantity Surveyor

OCS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Employer

Digital Learning

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Flexible Pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor for primarily office-based work on refurbishment and lifecycle replacement projects across the UK, with project values from £50k to £10m. You will manage valuations, payments, variations and final accounts while collaborating with Project Managers and Site Teams.

Essential experience includes NEC/JCT contracts, strong Excel skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction, refurbishment or facilities management.
• Experience administering NEC, JCT or equivalent contracts.
• Proven ability to manage valuations, applications for payment, variations and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of allocated projects from start to final account.
• Ensure contractual obligations are understood and followed.
• Prepare, submit and negotiate Applications for Payment timely.
• Assess subcontractor valuations, quotations and variations.
• Produce pricing submissions and monitor costs, forecasts and profitability.
• Support procurement and administer subcontractor accounts.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

Valuations & payments

Variations & final accounts

Commercial awareness

Excel & IT skills

Communication & negotiation

Data analysis & forecasting

Teamwork & independence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS/CIOB progression (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Role:

Working Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm & Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join our Frameworks Department, delivering refurbishment and lifecycle replacement projects ranging from £50k to £10m in a variety of regions across the UK while being mainly office based.

About You:

Essential

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, refurbishment, facilities management or related sectors.
• Experience administering construction contracts (NEC, JCT or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing valuations, applications for payment, 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 accurate forecasts.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Professional membership or working towards accreditation with RICS, CIOB or similar.
• Experience working under Framework Agreements.
• Experience delivering refurbishment, lifecycle replacement or facilities management projects.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior commercial team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Management

• Manage the commercial aspects of allocated projects from commencement through to final account.
• Ensure contractual obligations are understood and administered in accordance with contract requirements.
• Prepare, submit and negotiate Applications for Payment in a timely manner.
• Assess and value subcontractor applications, quotations and variations.
• Identify, prepare and submit variations, compensation events and change control documentation, ensuring all supporting information is maintained.
• Produce detailed pricing submissions for client review and agreement.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts and profitability.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly cost value reconciliations and commercial reports.
• Identify and report commercial risks and opportunities to the Commercial Manager.
• Support subcontract procurement activities, including obtaining quotations, analysing returns and preparing subcontract documentation.
• Administer subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payment notices, pay less notices and final account agreement.
• Ensure contractual notices and correspondence are issued within required timescales.
• Prepare all supporting documentation required for final account submissions.
• Monitor project progress against programme and identify delays or commercial impacts.
• Support dispute avoidance through proactive contract administration and effective communication.

Contract Administration

• Maintain accurate project records and commercial documentation.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.
• Review and interpret contract documents, specifications and scopes of work.
• Support the management of framework agreements and client-specific requirements.
• Assist in ensuring project change management processes are followed and entitlement is protected.

Team and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Site Teams and Operational colleagues to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Provide commercial support and advice to project teams when required.
• Support Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Trainees by sharing knowledge and best practice.
• Attend project and commercial review meetings as required.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially aware with strong attention to detail.
• Logical and analytical thinker.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Confident communicator with good influencing skills.
• Adaptable and willing to embrace change.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Professional and collaborative approach to working relationships.
• Committed to continuous professional development.

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.