Location
London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling

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

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

About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join our Frameworks Department. You will deliver refurbishment and lifecycle replacement projects ranging from £50k to £10m across various regions in the UK, primarily working from the office. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day commercial aspects 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 the successful delivery of projects from tender handover through to final account settlement.

Key Responsibilities
Manage commercial aspects of projects from commencement to final account. Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. 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. 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. Maintain accurate project records and commercial documentation. Support dispute avoidance through proactive contract administration and effective communication. Collaborate with Project Managers, Site Teams, and Operational colleagues to achieve project objectives. Develop and maintain 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 within 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 the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our 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 our Hapi app, professional growth opportunities with over 600 live learners across the UK & Ireland, and flexible pay options through the Wagestream App (contract specific).

Experience
Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, refurbishment, facilities management, or related sectors. Experience administering construction contracts such as NEC, JCT, or equivalent. Demonstrated ability 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 with a 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 is desirable. Professional membership or working towards accreditation with RICS, CIOB, or similar is preferred. Experience working under Framework Agreements. Experience delivering refurbishment, lifecycle replacement, or facilities management projects. Experience supporting or mentoring junior commercial team members.