OCS
Quantity Surveyor
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About The Role:
Working Pattern
08.00-16.30 Monday To Friday With Additional Hours As Required
Overall purpose
You will work on a major Retail contract and oversee the financial and commercial aspects of all allocated projects within the contract, ensuring the correct commercial controls are in place to protect the business. This position is within our Frameworks department who carry out refurbishment and lifecycle replacement projects ranging from £50k to £6m.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure contractual obligations are flowed down appropriately and in the correct manner, in line with scope, price and programme.
- Capable of valuing and interpreting contractor applications and quotes.
- Proven ability to submit detailed Applications for Payment in a timely manner
- Identifying, reviewing and detailing variations, the preparation and submission of detailed prices including supporting documentation for agreement
- Understanding of timely notifications
- Preparation of all necessary supporting documentation in support of Final Account submission including negotiating the settlement of the Final Account
- Analysing actual costs and future expenditure to ensure accurate reporting
- Pursuing Notices or Certificates for Payment, and the resultant payments that become due
- Reporting by exception of any matter or event that is likely to impact the forecast outturn of a project
- Processing, drafting and issuing Subcontract Orders to meet contract requirements, valuing the work undertaken by Subcontractors, issuing the appropriate Notices and processing payments as necessary
- Be aware of the agreed programme and be able to identify delays to the progress of the works and report this to Project Manager/Commercial Director for review
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People Management
- Capable of working in a team environment supporting colleagues and providing advice on all commercial matters when necessary
- Understanding Client requirements and always conducting business in a professional manner
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Good listening skills and capable of interpreting directions.
About You:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Mandatory
- Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel
- Experience of administering Construction Contracts
- Communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Preferred
- Professional or Trade related vocational qualification.
- Experience administering Framework Agreements
Personal Attributes
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Ability to think logically, and an aptitude for creative thinking.
- A high level of numeracy and commercial awareness.
- Ability to work equally well in team situations or on own.
- Strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage and prioritise resources.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Receptivity and adaptability to change.
- Good influencing skills
- Good understanding of Commercial functions to prioritise tasks accordingly
About The Company:
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
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Why Work for OCS?
- ✅ Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
- 🚀 Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
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- 📝 Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
- 💰 Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)
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