Quantity Surveyor: Refurbishment & Framework Projects (UK)

OCS Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning employer

OCS Academy

Hapi app discounts

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join our Frameworks Department, delivering refurbishment and lifecycle replacement projects across the UK, mainly office based. You will manage day-to-day commercial aspects, work with Project Managers, Clients and Subcontractors, and support from tender handover to final account.

Essential experience includes NEC/JCT contracts, valuations, and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, refurbishment or facilities management sectors.
• Experience administering NEC/JCT or equivalent contracts.
• Proven experience valuing payments, variations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and IT skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse commercial data and prepare forecasts.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of allocated projects from start to final account.
• Ensure contract obligations are understood and administered per contract requirements.
• Prepare, submit and negotiate Applications for Payment.
• Assess subcontractor valuations, quotations and variations.
• Submit variations and change control documentation with supporting information.
• Produce pricing submissions for client review and agreement.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts and profitability.
• Assist in monthly cost value reconciliations and commercial reports.
• Identify and report commercial risks and opportunities to the Commercial Manager.
• Support subcontract procurement activities and administer subcontractor accounts.
• Ensure contractual notices are issued within timescales.
• Prepare documentation for final accounts submissions.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify delays or impacts.
• Support dispute avoidance through proactive contract administration.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract administration

Valuations

Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Forecasting

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS/CIOB accreditation (desirable)

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join our Frameworks Department, delivering refurbishment and lifecycle replacement projects across the UK, mainly office based. You will manage day-to-day commercial aspects, work with Project Managers, Clients and Subcontractors, and support from tender handover to final account.

Essential experience includes NEC/JCT contracts, valuations, and strong Excel and communication skills.