Remote Quantum Cost Surveyor for Construction Disputes

Rimkus; Greater London; Remote; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Experts is seeking an experienced Contractor Quantity Surveyor to provide technical and analytical support on construction and infrastructure disputes. You will investigate, measure and value costs, preparing detailed quantum calculations and schedules.

Ideal candidates will have a QS degree, strong Excel skills, experience with main contractors or major subs, and the ability to work remotely with international project teams.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong practical experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with a main contractor or major subcontractor.
• Excellent measurement and valuation skills.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, variations, payment and final account principles.
• Advanced or very strong Microsoft Excel capability.
• Ability to interrogate large quantities of commercial and project information accurately.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and contractual entitlement.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to analysis.
• Ability to produce clear, well‑organised calculations that can withstand detailed scrutiny.
• Ability to work independently while taking direction from a Quantum Expert.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, bills of quantities, schedules of rates, variations, valuations, payment records and other commercial documentation.
• Undertaking detailed measurement and remeasurement from drawings and project records.
• Reviewing and valuing variations and additional works.
• Analysing contractor cost records, including labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and preliminaries.
• Preparing detailed quantum calculations and valuation schedules.
• Reviewing claims for prolongation, disruption, loss and expense, overheads and other additional costs.
• Reconciling claimed amounts against contemporaneous records, invoices, applications for payment and cost ledgers.
• Preparing cost comparisons, reconciliations and supporting schedules, primarily in Excel.
• Identifying gaps, inconsistencies and areas requiring further supporting evidence.
• Assisting with the preparation of appendices, exhibits and schedules supporting expert reports.
• Maintaining clear audit trails between source documentation, calculations and conclusions.
• Supporting the Quantum Expert with queries and further analysis arising during preparation of the expert report.
• Where required, assisting with the review and analysis of opposing party submissions and quantum assessments.

Skills

Measurement & valuation

Excel proficiency

Data interrogation

Attention to detail

Independent working

Analytical thinking

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quantum Experts is seeking an experienced Contractor Quantity Surveyor to provide technical and analytical support on construction and infrastructure disputes. You will investigate, measure and value costs, preparing detailed quantum calculations and schedules.

Ideal candidates will have a QS degree, strong Excel skills, experience with main contractors or major subs, and the ability to work remotely with international project teams.