Quantity Surveying & Commercial Support

At HSE Advisor, our quantity surveyors provide a wide range of services to our clients. Their expertise helps ensure projects are effectively managed both financially and contractually, throughout the lifecycle of construction projects.

Client QS Services for Clients (Developers, Employers & Investors)

Pre-Contract Services — Cost Planning and Estimation

• Accurate cost planning throughout the RIBA stages.
• Feasibility studies to assess project viability and financial risk.
• Value engineering to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Advice on alternative materials and construction methods to optimise spend.

Procurement

• Strategic advice on procurement routes and contract selection.
• Preparation of tender documentation and contract particulars.
• Bills of Quantities and detailed quantification of construction work.
• Tender analysis and reporting.
• Support in contract negotiation and appointment of contractors.

Post-Contract Services — Cost Control and Management

• Ongoing cost monitoring and budget control.
• Cash flow forecasting and regular financial reporting.
• Management of variations and change control.
• Interim valuations and payment certification.
• Final account preparation and negotiation.

Contract Administration

• Preparation of contract documents.
• Administering change control procedures.
• Issuing instructions, notices and certificates.
• Evaluating contractor claims.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

Employer's Agent

• Developing the client brief.
• Preparing the Employer's Requirements and contract documents.
• Administering change control procedures.
• Issuing instructions, notices and certificates.
• Evaluating contractor claims.
• Monitoring and reporting on conformity with Employer's Requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

QS & CM Services for Contractors, Sub-Contractors & Developers

Measurement, Pricing & Tender Support

• Assistance with quantification and take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Support with pricing of construction works and rate build-ups.
• Review of tender documents and identification of commercial risks.
• Support in the preparation and submission of tenders.

Commercial Management

• Commercial and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and profitability reporting.
• Cash flow forecasting and financial planning.
• Monitoring project performance and identifying commercial risks.

Subcontractor Procurement & Management

• Preparation of subcontract packages and scope of works.
• Tendering, analysis, and support in subcontractor appointment.
• Commercial management of subcontract accounts.
• Ongoing cost control and performance monitoring.

Valuations & Payments

• Preparation of monthly applications for payment.
• Reviewing and agreeing variation claims.
• Management of payment notices and certifications.

Contract Support

• Interpretation and application of contract conditions and amendments (JCT / NEC).
• Management of contractual notices and obligations.
• Support with claims, disputes, and commercial risk.