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