Quantity Surveying
Quantity Surveying

Commercial
Protection

From Procurement Through Final Account

Quantity surveying services protecting your commercial interests across procurement, contract administration, and final account settlement. We provide the commercial expertise that delivers competitive tenders, robust contract administration, and fair final account settlements. Our QS services complement cost management, focusing on procurement strategy, measurement, valuation, and commercial negotiation.

QS Lifecycle

Commercial support at every stage

1

Pre-Contract

Procurement strategy

Tender ready
2

Tender

Documentation & analysis

Best value
3

Award

Contract finalization

Risk allocation
4

Construction

Valuation & admin

Fair payment
5

Completion

Final account

Settlement
What We Deliver

Quantity surveying services

Comprehensive quantity surveying from procurement strategy through final account settlement. Professional measurement, robust contract administration, and commercial negotiation protecting your interests. For strategic cost planning and budget control, see our cost management services.

Procurement & Tender Management

Development of procurement strategies, preparation of bills of quantities and tender documentation, management of competitive tendering processes, and contractor selection ensuring best value and appropriate risk allocation.

Procurement strategiesTender documentationBid analysisContractor selection

Measurement & Quantification

Accurate measurement and quantification of works to NRM standards. Bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and measurement for interim valuations and variations throughout construction.

Bills of quantitiesNRM compliant measurementSchedules of ratesQuantity schedules

Contract Administration

Post-contract QS services including valuation of variations, assessment of contractor payment applications, interim valuations, and payment recommendations under JCT, NEC, and bespoke contract forms.

Variation valuationPayment certificatesChange controlContract compliance

Interim Valuations

Monthly interim valuations ensuring fair payment for work completed. Site measurement, verification of contractor applications, and certification of payment due under contract terms.

Site measurementApplication assessmentPayment certificatesValuation reports

Final Account Negotiation

Preparation and negotiation of final accounts ensuring all variations, claims, adjustments, and contra-charges are properly documented and fairly valued. Professional negotiation leading to agreed settlement.

Account preparationClaim assessmentNegotiated settlementDocumentation

Dispute Resolution Support

Expert witness services, quantum assessment, and dispute resolution support. Preparation of claims documentation, loss and expense analysis, and representation in adjudication, arbitration, or litigation.

Claim preparationQuantum assessmentExpert witnessDispute support

Quality Assurance

QA frameworks ensuring work is delivered to specification. Inspection regimes, testing protocols, snagging management, defect tracking, and handover documentation integrated with commercial valuations.

ITP developmentQuality inspectionsNCR managementHandover packs

Contract forms we administer

Experienced QS services across all major UK construction contract forms

JCT

D&B, SBC, MW, IC

NEC

ECC, PSC, TSC, ECSC

FIDIC

Red, Yellow, Silver

Bespoke

Client forms

Engagement Models

How clients engage us

Flexible quantity surveying support scaled to your requirements. From full cradle-to-grave QS services through to targeted procurement or contract administration support.

Full QS Appointment

Comprehensive quantity surveying services from procurement strategy through final account settlement, providing complete commercial support throughout the project.

Procurement Support

Targeted QS input for tender preparation, bill of quantities production, and contractor selection without ongoing post-contract appointment.

Contract Administration Only

Post-contract QS services for clients who have completed procurement but require ongoing valuation, variation management, and final account support.

Our Principles

Professional quantity surveying

Commercial Rigor

Accurate measurement, robust contract administration, and transparent commercial reporting. No ambiguity in valuations or variations.

Fair Valuation

Interim valuations that reflect work completed and variations that reflect actual entitlement. Professional objectivity throughout.

Settlement Focus

Final accounts settled through professional negotiation rather than adversarial dispute. Documented, defensible, and fair outcomes.

Quantity surveying team
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Need quantity surveying services?

Whether you need procurement support, contract administration, or final account negotiation, we provide professional quantity surveying services protecting your commercial interests throughout construction.

RICS chartered quantity surveyors
Experienced across JCT, NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke contracts
Integrated with cost management and project management
Proven final account settlement track record
Accredited:
RICS|Constructionline Gold

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