Quantity Surveyor – Commercial

• e commercial position of assigned projects — monitor profitability, cost exposure, and cash flow throughout execution
• Review contract terms at project award to flag commercial risks early (payment terms, retention, liquidated damages, bonds)
• Manage the project's commercial relationship with the client, ensuring entitlements are protected and obligations are met
• Prepare and present commercial status reports to senior management, highlighting risk and opportunity areas

Payment & Valuation

• Prepare and submit interim payment applications, ensuring maximum legitimate entitlement is claimed each cycle
• Negotiate valuations with client/consultant QS teams to resolve disputes over assessed amounts
• Track certified vs. claimed amounts and follow up on payment delays
• Manage final account preparation and negotiation through to close-out

Subcontractor Commercial Management

• Review and negotiate subcontractor commercial terms, ensuring back-to-back alignment with the main contract
• Assess and approve subcontractor payment applications and final accounts
• Manage commercial disputes with subcontractors, escalating where necessary

Variations & Claims

• Lead the commercial evaluation and pricing of variation orders
• Prepare and negotiate claims related to scope changes, delays, and disruption from a commercial/cost perspective
• Work with the Planning team on Extension of Time (EOT) claims, ensuring the cost/commercial narrative is properly substantiated
• Assess counterclaims and commercial risk exposure from client-side variations or instructions

Risk & Contract Compliance

• Monitor contractual obligations and deadlines (notices, submissions, approvals) to avoid entitlement loss due to missed timelines
• Advise project teams on commercial implications of proposed decisions before they're made
• Maintain awareness of contract conditions (FIDIC or equivalent) and flag deviations from standard risk positions

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 6–10 years of QS experience, with at least 3+ years specifically in a commercial/contracts-focused capacity (not just measurement)
• Strong understanding of contract law fundamentals and FIDIC (or equivalent) contract conditions
• Proven experience negotiating valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Confident, credible communicator — this role involves direct commercial negotiation with clients and consultants

A Plus

• RICS membership or working toward chartership
• Experience handling formal claims or dispute resolution (arbitration/DAB exposure)
• Background in steel structure, PEB, or industrial construction contracts

Work Location: In person