Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 31 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | Solihull, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 153547 |
Summary
Quantity Surveyor
Contract: Government
Location: Birmingham, B37 7YE - hybrid working with some travel
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to support the full commercial lifecycle of projects within a fast-paced facilities management (FM) environment.
This role will ensure accurate cost control, robust commercial governance, and effective contract management across capital projects, lifecycle works, and reactive programmes.
Working within NEC4 contractual frameworks, you will maintain financial accuracy, assess risk, and support best-practice commercial delivery.
Job Description
We are looking for someone who can work collaboratively with Project Managers, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver strong commercial outcomes across this government contract.
You will be trusted to produce clear financial reporting, oversee supplier performance, and uphold compliance throughout both pre-contract and post-contract stages.
Key Responsibilities
Receive project requests from the client and review supplier tenders to establish requirements.
Prepare and issue tender documentation in line with NEC and internal processes.
Analyse returned tenders and provide informed commercial recommendations.
Prepare supplier appointment documentation including Deal Sheets, subcontract agreements, and pricing schedules.
Upload tender information, priced proposals, and supporting documentation into CEMAR or other digital systems.
Maintain cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting throughout project delivery.
Prepare monthly valuations and applications for payment following NEC procedures.
Review, validate, and approve supplier applications, invoices, variations, and final accounts.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Strong experience in cost planning, estimating, valuations, and commercial reporting.
Proven knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 administration including CEs and EWNs.
Confident in preparing and analysing tenders, supplier submissions, and subcontract documentation.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data validation, modelling).
Ability to interpret scopes, drawings, specifications, and FM-related technical details.
Experience using digital contract management tools such as CEMAR.
Strong financial control capability including forecasting, accruals, and reconciliation.
Facilities Management, construction, lifecycle or maintenance environment experience.
Knowledge of building fabric and M&E systems.
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
High attention to detail, strong organisation, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Problem-solver with a proactive, professional approach to governance and compliance.
Degree, HNC, or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline. Or has experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and is actively working toward professional qualification.
NEC training or ability to demonstrate NEC competency.
UK driving licence (travel to client sites).
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. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
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 proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
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
Contract: Government
Location: Birmingham, B37 7YE - hybrid working with some travel
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to support the full commercial lifecycle of projects within a fast-paced facilities management (FM) environment.
This role will ensure accurate cost control, robust commercial governance, and effective contract management across capital projects, lifecycle works, and reactive programmes.
Working within NEC4 contractual frameworks, you will maintain financial accuracy, assess risk, and support best-practice commercial delivery.
Job Description
We are looking for someone who can work collaboratively with Project Managers, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver strong commercial outcomes across this government contract.
You will be trusted to produce clear financial reporting, oversee supplier performance, and uphold compliance throughout both pre-contract and post-contract stages.
Key Responsibilities
Receive project requests from the client and review supplier tenders to establish requirements.
Prepare and issue tender documentation in line with NEC and internal processes.
Analyse returned tenders and provide informed commercial recommendations.
Prepare supplier appointment documentation including Deal Sheets, subcontract agreements, and pricing schedules.
Upload tender information, priced proposals, and supporting documentation into CEMAR or other digital systems.
Maintain cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting throughout project delivery.
Prepare monthly valuations and applications for payment following NEC procedures.
Review, validate, and approve supplier applications, invoices, variations, and final accounts.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Strong experience in cost planning, estimating, valuations, and commercial reporting.
Proven knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 administration including CEs and EWNs.
Confident in preparing and analysing tenders, supplier submissions, and subcontract documentation.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data validation, modelling).
Ability to interpret scopes, drawings, specifications, and FM-related technical details.
Experience using digital contract management tools such as CEMAR.
Strong financial control capability including forecasting, accruals, and reconciliation.
Facilities Management, construction, lifecycle or maintenance environment experience.
Knowledge of building fabric and M&E systems.
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
High attention to detail, strong organisation, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Problem-solver with a proactive, professional approach to governance and compliance.
Degree, HNC, or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline. Or has experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and is actively working toward professional qualification.
NEC training or ability to demonstrate NEC competency.
UK driving licence (travel to client sites).
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. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
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 proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
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
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