Quantity Surveyor (CAPEX)

ISS Facilities Services; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS Facilities Services in Birmingham is seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor (CAPEX) to support the Commercial Manager across capital projects. You will manage cost planning, contract administration, financial governance and commercial assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

Working with Project Managers, suppliers and stakeholders, you will provide commercial insight, drive value for money, manage risk and support successful project delivery in a complex facilities management

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in quantity surveying, cost management, estimating, valuations, forecasting, and commercial reporting across the project lifecycle.
• Ability to undertake quantity take‑offs, measure drawings, prepare cost estimates, and develop pricing models.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts, compensation events, and change control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review project scopes of work with Project Managers and stakeholders.
• Undertake quantity take-offs and measurement of drawings to support estimating and cost planning.
• Prepare cost estimates, pricing models, and tender documentation per NEC standards.
• Evaluate tenders and provide commercial recommendations for supplier selection.
• Maintain project cost control, forecasting, valuations, reporting, and profitability.
• Administer compensation events and contractual correspondence through CEMAR or similar systems.
• Review supplier applications, invoices, variations, and final accounts for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures; ensure close-out obligations are completed.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost management

Estimating

Valuations

Forecasting

Commercial reporting

Tools

CEMAR

Excel

Job description

Location: Birmingham, B37 7YN, with hybrid working and occasional site visits

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor (CAPEX) to support the Commercial Manager in delivering effective commercial and cost management across a portfolio of capital projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring robust cost planning, contract administration, financial governance, and commercial assurance throughout the full project lifecycle.

Job Description

Working closely with Project Managers, suppliers, and key stakeholders, you will provide commercial insight, drive value for money, manage commercial risk, and support successful project delivery.

This role is critical in maintaining strong cost control, contractual compliance, and transparent financial performance across a complex facilities management environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and review project scopes of work alongside Project Managers and stakeholders following receipt of project orders.

Undertake quantity take-offs and measurement of drawings, specifications, and project documentation to support estimating and cost planning activities.

Prepare cost estimates, pricing models, commercial assessments, and tender documentation in line with NEC contract requirements and governance standards.

Evaluate returned tenders and provide commercial recommendations to support supplier selection and project delivery.

Maintain accurate project cost control, forecasting, valuations, reporting, and profitability management throughout delivery.

Administer Compensation Events, change control processes, and contractual correspondence through CEMAR or similar systems.

Review and approve supplier applications, invoices, variations, and final accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering initiatives, and cost‑saving measures while ensuring project close‑out obligations are completed.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Demonstrable experience in quantity surveying, cost management, estimating, valuations, forecasting, and commercial reporting across the project lifecycle.

Proven ability to undertake quantity take‑offs, measure drawings, prepare cost estimates, and develop pricing models from technical specifications and project documentation.

Strong understanding and practical application of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including Compensation Events, Early Warning Notices, activity schedules, and change control.

Experience preparing, evaluating, and negotiating tenders, subcontract packages, and supplier proposals.

Strong commercial and financial management skills, including cost control, forecasting, accruals, final accounts, and profitability management.

Ability to interpret architectural, M&E, security systems, and construction drawings to identify commercial risks, opportunities, and cost implications.

Experience using CEMAR or similar contract management systems.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and present commercial data effectively.

Experience within facilities management, construction, engineering, lifecycle, or capital projects environments.

Good understanding of procurement processes, commercial governance, and contract compliance requirements.

The Company

ISS is a world‑leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,

#facilitiesmanagement

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing [e-mail]

Quantity Surveyor (CAPEX)

Company: ISS Facilities Services Hours: Full-time Location: Birmingham Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Nov 2026 Closing date: 4 Dec 2026

Summary

Quantity Surveyor (CAPEX)

Contract: Government

Location: Birmingham, B37 7YN, with hybrid working and occasional site visits

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor (CAPEX) to support the Commercial Manager in delivering effective commercial and cost management across a portfolio of capital projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring robust cost planning, contract administration, financial governance, and commercial assurance throughout the full project lifecycle.

Job Description

Working closely with Project Managers, suppliers, and key stakeholders, you will provide commercial insight, drive value for money, manage commercial risk, and support successful project delivery.

This role is critical in maintaining strong cost control, contractual compliance, and transparent financial performance across a complex facilities management environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and review project scopes of work alongside Project Managers and stakeholders following receipt of project orders.

Undertake quantity take-offs and measurement of drawings, specifications, and project documentation to support estimating and cost planning activities.

Prepare cost estimates, pricing models, commercial assessments, and tender documentation in line with NEC contract requirements and governance standards.

Evaluate returned tenders and provide commercial recommendations to support supplier selection and project delivery.

Maintain accurate project cost control, forecasting, valuations, reporting, and profitability management throughout delivery.

Administer Compensation Events, change control processes, and contractual correspondence through CEMAR or similar systems.

Review and approve supplier applications, invoices, variations, and final accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering initiatives, and cost‑saving measures while ensuring project close‑out obligations are completed.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Demonstrable experience in quantity surveying, cost management, estimating, valuations, forecasting, and commercial reporting across the project lifecycle.

Proven ability to undertake quantity take‑offs, measure drawings, prepare cost estimates, and develop pricing models from technical specifications and project documentation.

Strong understanding and practical application of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including Compensation Events, Early Warning Notices, activity schedules, and change control.

Experience preparing, evaluating, and negotiating tenders, subcontract packages, and supplier proposals.

Strong commercial and financial management skills, including cost control, forecasting, accruals, final accounts, and profitability management.

Ability to interpret architectural, M&E, security systems, and construction drawings to identify commercial risks, opportunities, and cost implications.

Experience using CEMAR or similar contract management systems.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and present commercial data effectively.

Experience within facilities management, construction, engineering, lifecycle, or capital projects environments.

Good understanding of procurement processes, commercial governance, and contract compliance requirements.