Quantity Surveyor

Fairmack; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension – Employer 5%

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Fairmack is seeking a high-calibre Quantity Surveyor (Employers Agent / Contract Administrator) to work across the UK from London (or Cardiff), with travel to project sites. You should be a member of the RICS or willing to enrol onto APC, and comfortable in a client-facing role.

The role blends project ownership with mentorship, offering strong growth prospects within a growing SME consultancy. You will work on commercial (fit-out), residential, refurbishment and other sectors with a flexible,

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Member of the RICS (or willing to enroll onto APC).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience post-education; full-time or part-time considered.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage end-to-end pre- and post-contract duties using common JCT contracts across UK projects.
• Handle tender and procurement processes, advise on contractor and project team selection.
• Administer contracts, issue instructions, notices, and monitor programme progress and EOTs.
• Manage valuations, payments, budget monitoring, and final account; report to client.
• Lead meetings, oversee site inspections, supervise handover and defect rectification procedures.

Skills

Client facing

Project coordination

Organised

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Project

BCIS

Chorus

Excel

Word

Job description

• Quantity Surveyor (Employers Agent / Contract Administrator)
• London (or Cardiff) based working across the UK and must be able to travel to project sites
• A member of the RICS (or willing to enrol onto APC)
• A client-facing role: This role blends project ownership with mentorship and support to fast-track your growth

About Us

We are a young, energetic and growing SME consultancy with big ambitions.

We are an RICS regulated firm and our exceptional team is driven by a passion for providing high-quality services to our clients, breaking away from the typical corporate delivery model, with an attention to detail, a tenacity for success, and investment in project outcomes that stand us apart from the crowd.

We foster an environment where your drive to succeed is matched by the support that we offer to help you reach your goals. With strong and engaged leadership genuinely committed to your growth, we are building a culture that promotes both personal and professional development, where everyone has a voice in shaping our exciting future.

We value transparency and collaboration; all members of the team are introduced to our growth plan and its metrics. We maintain an honest and open working environment, with clear profit-sharing opportunities that link to our shared growth objectives and your direct efforts.

As an SME, we are agile, flexible, and committed to making sure every opinion matters. You won’t be just another employee – you will play a key role in our growth. We have bold ideas and ambitious goals and are fostering a culture of ownership and reward that corporate entities simply cannot offer.

We work across a range of project types, including commercial (fit-out), residential (including bespoke and high net worth), education, refurbishment, hotels, mixed-use/change of use, and fire safety/cladding remedial works. We also deliver dispute resolution and expert services, as well as project controls / commercial lead on £000m capital build programmes.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Summary of the position

This is an exciting opportunity for a high-calibre, commercially driven Quantity Surveyor / Employers Agent to take on a high-impact role with genuine career progression. Reporting directly to an experienced senior team, you will independently manage end-to-end pre and post-contract duties using various JCT contracts across all common construction sectors, on projects across the UK. This role blends real project ownership with the mentorship and support needed to fast-track your professional growth.

Pre-Contract & Procurement

Project Briefing: Assist in developing the initial project brief, Employer’s Requirements, and conceptual scope.

Tender & Procurement: Manage tender processes, review contractor/designer proposals, and advise the client on contractor and project team selection.

Contract Preparation: Set up and execute the building contract, articles, recitals, and contract particulars including Schedule of Amendments.

Contract Administration & Management

Contract Compliance: Act as the primary point of contact and impartial contract administrator, ensuring both the client and contractor abide by the terms of the agreement.

Instructions & Notices: Issue contractual instructions, requests, consents, and formal notices on behalf of the client.

Time & Programme Tracking: Monitor construction progress against the master programme, assess extensions of time (EOT), and analyse delays or float.

Change Control & Variations: Evaluate proposed design changes, instruct variations, and adjust the contract sum accordingly.

Cost & Valuation

Valuations & Payment Certificates: Assess interim payment applications from the contractor and issue formal payment valuation certificates.

Budget Monitoring: Track project expenditure against the cost plan, flag potential overruns early, and report financial status to the client.

Final Account: Manage the financial close-out and settle the Final Account upon project completion.

Quality Assurance, Inspection & Handover

Site Inspections: Conduct regular site visits to monitor the quality of the works.

Meetings: Chair progress and coordination meetings with the project team and contractor.

Practical Completion: Inspect the works and issue the Certificate of Practical Completion.

Defects & Handover: Coordinate handover documentation, manage the rectification of defects during the defects liability period, and conduct final defect inspections.

Risk Management: Identify, log, and mitigate project risks before they escape into disputes.

Client Reporting: Provide regular, transparent progress and financial reports to the client.

Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive documentation, correspondence, and audit trails to protect the client's legal and financial interests

About you

• Personable, tenacious, measured and assured
• Comfortable in a client facing role
• An ability to build effective relationships with the project team, client and supply chain
• You take genuine pride in your work product
• Confident leading project teams, including assigning actions and setting deadlines
• Highly proficient in Word, Excel, MS Project, and ideally knowledge of navigating BCIS and Chorus (Prelims)
• Where appropriate, assist with business development activities, tender submissions and the development of client relationships
• Organised and an ability to prioritise
• Hold a full UK driving license and have own car
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Qualifications/Experience

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• A member of the RICS (or willing to enroll onto APC)
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience post education. Consideration will be given to those who have relevant cumulative experience working on a full-time basis and studying part-time.

So, what do we offer

• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Competitive salary including bonus in line with performance
• Pension - Employer contribution of 5%
• Flexible Working arrangements
• Support for Professional Development including mentoring and fees
• Hybrid working model with 3 days a week in the office or on site / client offices