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Date Added: Wed 07/05/2025

Quantity Surveyor

Nationwide, BB7, UK
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Company: GFM

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

About The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of lifecycle projects, contract variations, and capital works across multiple contracts. Working closely with the Projects, Commercial, and Operational Teams, the Quantity Surveyor will provide critical support in subcontractor management, profit improvement, risk and opportunity management, and ensuring contractual compliance.
As a key member of the senior Project Management Team, you will play a vital role in enhancing project efficiency and ensuring delivery against financial objectives. You will guide the planning and implementation of lifecycle programming, minor works, and major project delivery, always with a focus on value for money and cost-effectiveness.
The role involves managing external consultants and contractors and liaising regularly with clients and stakeholders. Compliance with GFM and service user policies in alignment with ISO 9001 and 14001 standards is essential. All service deliverables must meet statutory and contractual requirements.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday), with core working hours between 08:00 and 18:00. Flexibility is essential to accommodate national travel and occasional collaboration with overseas partners.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain up-to-date lifecycle programs and ensure all procurement activities are auditable and demonstrate value for money
* Manage and maintain a vetted list of approved contractors and ensure tendering processes are compliant and fully auditable
* Contribute to bid preparation and submission for new contracts
* Maintain comprehensive asset and lifecycle plans for all contracted properties, including detailed surveys and documentation of service points
* Deliver consistently high-quality service to clients
* Review all subcontractor deliverables before submission to clients
* Ensure all legal and contractual documentation is in place for all project works
* Keep project documentation current, complete, and properly recorded (e.g., drawings, room data sheets)
* Demonstrate a strong understanding of GFM pricing models and contractual margins across lifecycle, new works, damage, and vandalism
* Monitor lifecycle budgets to ensure they are adhered to and not exceeded
* Provide annual and five-year lifecycle plans in line with contractual requirements
* Coordinate with the Accounts team to ensure timely recharges for lifecycle works, patient damage, vandalism, etc
* Identify and support the implementation of remedial action plans when required
* Produce monthly reports detailing activities, risks, and key issues in the Lifecycle/Projects domain
* Respond promptly and professionally to queries from both internal and external stakeholders
* Provide analytical support for proposals, contract negotiations, and tender submissions
* Ensure timely submission of documentation to enable invoicing and recharging processes
* Calculate and record changes to PPM requirements and costs as requested by clients
* Consistently model and promote the company's core values and commitment to safety, quality, and integrity
About You:
* Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role, ideally within facilities, construction, or asset-intensive environments
* Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work across project, commercial, and operational teams
* Able to adapt quickly to changing specifications and deliver updated costings, feasibility reviews, and proposals with a focus on quality and compliance
* Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and equitably, internally and externally, while protecting the company's commercial interests
* Commercially astute, capable of identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to improve performance and manage risks
* Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a strong commitment to doing what's right
* Takes personal accountability, with a drive to exceed expectations while ensuring safety and quality are never compromised
About Us:
At GFM we pride ourselves on service, innovation and the ongoing relationships we have with our client. We are not simply a facilities management company.
By building lasting relationships with over 100 clients GFM have become one of the countries leading FM companies.
We offer a full spectrum of FM services, including maintenance, cleaning, catering, security, horticulture, environment and energy.
Which can be delivered as a single line or a tailored bundle, but what GFM do best is offer fully integrated bespoke solutions.
Safeguarding Statement:
Grosvenor House Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, including reference checks and an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting diversity and equality in the workplace
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