Quantity Surveyor


Company:	ISS Facilities Services
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW1A 2AH
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

Quantity Surveyor

Contract: Government

Location: London, SW1A 2AH - hybrid (1 or 2 days on site)

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 6 months

We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management and cost control of projects within a Government contract, ensuring accurate financial reporting, value for money, and compliance with contractual and public sector standards.

The role will contribute to procurement, cost planning, and contract administration across a diverse portfolio of project works.

Job Description

We are looking for a commercially focused professional who can work collaboratively with project managers, finance teams, client representatives, suppliers, and subcontractors.

The successful candidate will be expected to attend a mixture of the two main sites in London and Milton Keynes to provide site presence and support where required.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts for lifecycle and capital projects.

Monitor project expenditure and support cost reporting and variance analysis.

Support the administration of CCS contractual processes, including notices, variation orders, and payments.

Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with contract terms and public sector governance requirements.

Prepare and issue ITT documents to contractors.

Collate and review subcontractor purchase orders and implement applications for payment.

Assist with tendering processes, bid evaluations, contract awards, and the drafting of subcontractor frameworks and call-off order forms.

Support commercial risk management, change control processes, and stakeholder decision-making through accurate reporting and commercial insight.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Experience in quantity surveying within projects, facilities management, construction, or infrastructure environments.

Familiarity with CCS or NEC4 contracts and public sector procurement frameworks.

Understanding of cost management, forecasting, and commercial reporting.

Experience working with subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.

Strong numerical, analytical, and detail-oriented approach.

Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage tasks and deadlines effectively.

Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships.

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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