Quantity Surveyor – Cost Management & Commercial Support

About the role

The Quantity Surveyor will provide cost management, contract administration, and commercial support for a mixed‑use development in a PMC environment, safeguarding the client’s financial interests throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor project budget and expenditure against approved cost plans, preparing cost projections, cash‑flow forecasts and financial status reports.
• Validate measurements from drawings and site, reconcile contractor claims, and maintain detailed records for audit and final accounts.
• Support negotiations with contractors, ensure compliance with contract conditions (FIDIC or equivalent), and assist in the preparation of final accounts.
• Identify cost and commercial risks such as inflation, quantity overruns, design changes and delays, and communicate these to PMC leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field; professional QS membership (e.g., MRICS) is an advantage.
• 8‑10 years of experience in quantity surveying and cost management on building projects, preferably mixed‑use or large real‑estate developments.
• Experience working within PMC organisations, consultancy firms or major contractors.

Required skills

• Advanced MS Excel for cost analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with cost‑management/QS software such as Candy or CostX.
• Basic knowledge of MS Project or Primavera for linking cost and time data.
• Strong understanding of standard methods of measurement, BOQ preparation and contract forms (FIDIC, NEC).