Projects Quantity Surveyor

The Projects Quantity Surveyor will support the successful delivery of installation projects across the UK, ensuring effective commercial management throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineering teams, Procurement, Subcontractors, and Clients, the role is responsible for protecting profitability, maintaining contractual compliance, managing project costs, and supporting the achievement of business objectives.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Provide commercial support throughout the project lifecycle, including pre-contract activities, contract administration, governance, and programme development.
• Manage project cost, value, cash flow, and financial forecasting, ensuring accurate reporting and commercial visibility.
• Monitor project performance through regular commercial reviews, audits, and work-in-progress assessments, supporting monthly reporting requirements.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations, applications for payment, variations, claims, prolongation submissions, and final accounts.
• Identify commercial and contractual risks, implementing mitigation strategies to protect project profitability and business interests.
• Support procurement activities, including sourcing materials, preparing and negotiating subcontract packages, and managing supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Assess, validate, and certify subcontractor applications, variations, claims, and payments in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Liaise with clients, Project Managers, Engineering teams, and subcontractors to ensure effective communication and successful project delivery.
• Attend client, subcontractor, and site meetings as required, providing commercial guidance and support.
• Conduct post-project commercial reviews, analysing financial performance, margin movement, and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiations with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors where necessary.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, or Commercial Management role within construction, engineering, M&E, Fire & Security, or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of commercial management principles, project financial controls, cost reporting, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Working knowledge of standard forms of contract including NEC, JCT, ICE, or equivalent.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, financial, and organisational abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently while contributing positively to a wider team.

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional body such as RICS or CIOB.
• Experience within the Fire & Security, Building Services, M&E, or wider Construction sectors.
• Knowledge of claims management, commercial recovery, and dispute resolution processes.