Quantity Surveyor

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Contract: Government

Location: Canary Wharf or Weybridge

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Capital Projects team.

This role is pivotal in delivering cost management and commercial support across a portfolio of projects operating under NEC4 contracts.

The successful candidate will ensure financial control, compliance, and value delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Description

You will play a key role in implementing and sustaining a high standard of cost management to enhance ISS’s position within the project market, driving growth within the account.

This position carries responsibility for the commercial oversight and cost-effective delivery of Capital Projects and MAC across Government accounts, including governance, compliance, risk management, and supply chain strategy development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans, ensuring robust cost control.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against agreed targets, including P&L accountability.
• Administer NEC4 contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions and managing associated risks.
• Prepare tender documentation, evaluate bids, and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve best value.
• Review and certify applications for payment, and prepare interim and final valuations accurately and on time.
• Assess and manage variations, compensation events, and claims, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery and provide clear commercial advice.
• Implement best practice processes for governance and compliance, managing contract risks across projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Post-qualification experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contract administration and cost management principles.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com