Location
London, with projects across various regions in the UK.

Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm

Salary
£50,000 to £10,000,000 per project

About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join our Frameworks Department, delivering refurbishment and lifecycle replacement projects ranging from £50k to £10m. This role is mainly office based and involves the day-to-day commercial management of allocated projects, ensuring robust commercial controls to protect the business and maximise project profitability. You will work closely with Project Managers, Operational Teams, Clients, and Subcontractors to support successful project delivery from tender handover through to final account settlement.

Key Responsibilities
Manage commercial aspects of projects from commencement to final account, ensuring contractual obligations are met. Prepare, submit, and negotiate Applications for Payment. Assess and value subcontractor applications, quotations, and variations. Identify and submit variations, compensation events, and change control documentation. Produce detailed pricing submissions for client review. Monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts, and profitability. Assist with monthly cost value reconciliations and commercial reports. Identify and report commercial risks and opportunities. Support subcontract procurement and administer subcontractor accounts. Ensure timely issuance of contractual notices and correspondence. Prepare documentation for final account submissions. Monitor project progress and identify delays or commercial impacts. Support dispute avoidance through proactive contract administration and communication. Maintain accurate project records and ensure compliance with contracts and company procedures. Review contract documents and support framework agreement management. Collaborate with Project Managers, Site Teams, and Operational colleagues. Develop positive relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors. Provide commercial support and advice to project teams. Support and mentor junior commercial team members. Attend project and commercial review meetings as required.

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with over 50,000 colleagues and a turnover exceeding £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services in facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security, and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers, and communities. We operate with TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?
We are an award-winning employer ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025. We offer digital learning through the OCS Academy, retail perks via the Hapi app, professional growth opportunities, and flexible pay options through the Wagestream App (contract specific).

Experience
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, refurbishment, facilities management, or related sectors.
- Experience administering construction contracts such as NEC, JCT, or equivalent.
- Skilled in managing valuations, applications for payment, variations, and final accounts.
- Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel and IT skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to analyse commercial data and prepare accurate forecasts.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About You
- Commercially aware with strong attention to detail.
- Logical and analytical thinker.
- Proactive and solution-focused approach.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Confident communicator with good influencing skills.
- Adaptable and willing to embrace change.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Professional and collaborative approach to working relationships.
- Committed to continuous professional development.

Qualifications
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (desirable).
- Professional membership or working towards accreditation with RICS, CIOB, or similar (desirable).
- Experience working under Framework Agreements (desirable).
- Experience delivering refurbishment, lifecycle replacement, or facilities management projects (desirable).
- Experience supporting or mentoring junior commercial team members (desirable).