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Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.Job Description:\nThe Quantity Surveyor will provide cost management, contract administration, and commercial support across all packages of a mixed-use development. Working in a PMC role, the QS safeguards the client’s financial interests by monitoring budgets, validating contractor payments, managing variations and claims, and ensuring accurate cost reporting throughout the project lifecycle.\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nProvide input for value engineering and optimization options, highlighting cost impacts.\nMonitor project budget and expenditure against approved cost plans.\nEvaluate cost impact of design changes, site instructions, and scope variations.\nPrepare cost projections, cash-flow forecasts, and financial status reports for the client.\nCarry out and/or validate measurements from drawings and on site for interim valuations.\nCoordinate with site teams to verify physical progress and reconcile with contractor claims.\nMaintain detailed records of measured quantities and variations for audit trail and final account.\nSupport negotiations with contractors to reach commercially fair settlements.\nEnsure compliance with contract conditions (FIDIC or equivalent) related to notices, timelines, and procedures.\nAssist in preparation and agreement of final accounts.\nIdentify cost and commercial risks (inflation, quantity overruns, design changes, delays) and highlight to PMC leadership.\nPrepare regular cost reports and dashboards for the client.\nWork closely with: Planning team to align cost data with programme progress, Design team to understand design developments and their cost implications, Construction managers to obtain site inputs on quantities, productivity, and logistics.\nAttend coordination and progress meetings to stay updated on project status and potential commercial impacts.\nCommunicate clearly with contractors and consultants on cost and contract matters, maintaining a professional and neutral approach.\nEnsure proper documentation and filing of: Contracts, addenda, and variation orders, Payment certificates and supporting measurement records, Correspondence related to commercial issues and claims.\nSupport implementation of PMC cost management procedures and templates.\nContribute to continuous improvement of cost control processes and benchmarking for future projects.\nWhat Required Skills You'll Bring:\nBachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline; professional QS membership (e.g., MRICS) is an advantage.\nTypically 8-10 years of experience in quantity surveying and cost management on building projects, preferably mixed-use or large real estate developments.\nExperience within PMC organizations, consultants, or major contractors.\nStrong understanding of: Standard methods of measurement and BOQ preparation, Contract forms (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, local standard forms), Construction techniques for buildings and infrastructure, and their cost drivers.\nProficiency in: MS Excel (advanced) for cost analysis and reporting, Cost management/QS software (e.g., Candy, CostX, or similar - desirable), MS Project/Primavera (basic understanding) for linking cost and time.\nExcellent numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.\nStrong negotiation and communication skills.\nAbility to work under time pressure while maintaining accuracy and integrity.\nGood understanding of both technical construction aspects and commercial implications.\nEthical, transparent, and client-focused approach to cost management.\nParsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!\nParsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. 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