Quantity Surveyor

ISS Facility Services UK; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS Facility Services UK is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Capital Projects team for a government client. You will deliver cost management, commercial governance, and value across projects under NEC4 contracts, ensuring financial control and compliance throughout the lifecycle.

Responsibilities include budgets, forecasts, tendering, valuations, and risk management, with strong emphasis on cost accuracy and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Experience in cost management and NEC4 contract administration.
• Proven ability to prepare valuations and manage payments.
• Experience with large capital projects (£5m+).

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cost plans for projects.
• Monitor financial performance and report against targets.
• Administer NEC4 contracts and assess contract risk.
• Prepare tender docs and negotiate with suppliers for best value.
• Certify payments and manage variations and claims.

Skills

NEC4 contract admin

Cost management

Tendering & procurement

Valuations & payments

Analytical & negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Coupa

Monday.com

Job description

Location: Canary Wharf, London / Weybridge, Surrey

Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent

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. Security Checks

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.