Quantity Surveyor

OCS; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning employer

Digital Learning

Retail discounts

Professional growth

Flexible pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the financial performance of multi-site design and build projects across telecoms. You will review estimates, secure best pricing, monitor cost performance, and drive contract variations with clients and suppliers.

This role requires strong negotiation, risk management, and leadership to protect the margin and support bid proposals. Travel across the UK may be required; excellent IT and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills including advanced Excel.
• Experience administering Construction Contracts.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial performance of multiple design and build Fabric and MEP projects in telecoms.
• Review project estimates and secure best pricing options for plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Monitor labour and subcontract cost performance; minimise commercial risk.
• Agree monthly valuations with supply chain and client PQS teams; submit contract variations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Construction Contracts

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Excel

Job description

About The Role:

Working Hours:

08.00 - 17.00 Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial performance of multiple design and build Fabric and MEP projects valued between £250k and £5m, delivered through long-term framework agreements within the telecommunications sector.
• Following contract award, review project estimates and work closely with operations and procurement teams to secure the best pricing options for plant, materials and subcontractors, improving upon agreed financial targets through effective market engagement and negotiation.
• Continuously monitor and review labour cost performance where self-delivery is being undertaken.
• Manage subcontract cost performance to ensure cost certainty is maintained and commercial risk is minimised.
• Agree monthly valuations with the supply chain to support OCS client valuations. Submit and negotiate contract variations in a timely manner, ensuring programme delivery is not impacted.
• Prepare and agree monthly valuations with client PQS teams.
• Conduct monthly project performance reviews and present findings to senior management.
• Negotiate and agree subcontractor final accounts in line with project performance targets.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts with client PQS teams, ensuring commercial objectives are achieved.
• Provide commercial input into project proposals and bids when required.
• Protect and enhance the OCS brand through the application of best-in-class commercial practices and principles.
• Demonstrate effective leadership, collaboration and team spirit in line with OCS values and culture.
• Take ownership of personal development and continuous professional improvement.

People Management

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

About You

• Extensive experience within a building services, MEP or design and build environment.
• Self-motivated with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Proven track record of delivering projects to or above budget expectations.
• A collaborative team player with the drive to improve contract performance.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving positive change.
• Experience negotiating the legal and commercial aspects of significant contracts.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and attention-to-detail skills.
• Able to communicate risks and mitigation strategies effectively to senior stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to contribute to business planning and commercial strategy.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements with third-party suppliers.
• Ideally qualified to HNC, HND or Degree level in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Mandatory

• Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel
• Experience of administering Construction Contracts
• Communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Preferred

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

Personal Attributes

• Travel throughout the UK may be required.
• PPE must be worn when visiting operational sites.
• No direct line management responsibility, although the role carries full commercial ownership across multiple projects and extensive stakeholder engagement with clients and supply chain partners.

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.