Quantity Surveyor

ISS Facility Services UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS Facility Services UK is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the Capital Projects team on a government client. You will drive cost management, commercial governance, and value across NEC4-based projects, with oversight of budgets, forecasts, and contract administration.

The role requires PQS qualifications, post-qualification experience in construction/FM, and strong communication with stakeholders. Travel across sites is expected as part of the delivery.

Qualifications

• Qualified Quantity Surveyor with a Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• Post-qualification experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction/FM, ideally Government/corporate/education environments.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against targets and project P&L.
• Administer NEC4 contracts and ensure compliance.
• Identify, assess and mitigate contract risks.
• Prepare tender documentation, evaluate submissions, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Review and certify applications for payment and prepare interim/final valuations.
• Manage variations, compensation events and claims, maintaining records.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, suppliers and stakeholders to provide commercial advice and governance.

Skills

Cost management

NEC4 contract administration

Tendering

Procurement

Payments & valuations

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Excel

Power BI

Coupa

Monday.com

Travel flexibility

Education

Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Coupa

Monday.com

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Capital Projects team for a government client.

In this role, you will be pivotal in delivering cost management and commercial support across a portfolio of projects operating under NEC4 contracts, ensuring financial control, compliance, and value delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Description

We are looking for a commercially focused professional who can implement and sustain high standards of cost management, provide commercial governance and oversight across capital projects and maintenance activities, and support the development of supply chain strategies, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against agreed targets, with accountability for project P&L performance.
• Administer NEC4 contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Identify, assess, and manage contract risks, providing mitigation strategies where required.
• Prepare tender documentation, evaluate submissions, and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve best value.
• Review and certify applications for payment and prepare accurate interim and final valuations.
• Assess and manage variations, compensation events, and claims, maintaining comprehensive financial records.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, suppliers, and senior stakeholders to provide commercial advice, support governance requirements, and drive best practice across project delivery.

About You

• Qualified Quantity Surveyor with a Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• Proven post qualification experience operating as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction and/or FM industry, preferably within Government, corporate, or education environments.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contract administration is essential.
• Demonstrable expertise in cost management, tendering, and procurement processes.
• Experience with applications for payment, valuations, change control, and risk management.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to price contractual changes.
• Experience managing concurrent projects or programmes with a combined annual value of £5m or above.
• Experience estimating project costs and presenting high-quality tender evaluation documentation to customers.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Power BI, alongside cost management systems such as Coupa and online project tools including Monday .com.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

All candidates must be able to obtain BPSS & CTC Security Clearance.

The Company:

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or educational background. Our commitment to diversity creates a more creative, productive, and happy workplace.