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Quantity Surveying & Commercial Support

Quantity surveying and commercial support that keeps construction projects financially controlled, contractually compliant and commercially viable.

Overview

Introduction

At HSE Advisor, we provide quantity surveying and commercial support services to help construction projects remain financially controlled, contractually compliant and commercially viable.

Our quantity surveyors support clients, developers, contractors and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle, from early cost planning and tender preparation through to project delivery and final account agreement.

Delivery

What we do

  • Cost planning, estimating and feasibility reviews
  • Tender documentation, bills of quantities and procurement support
  • Contract review, administration and commercial advice
  • Cost control, cash flow forecasting and financial reporting
  • Valuations, payment applications and payment certification
  • Variation assessment, change control and claims support
  • Subcontractor procurement and account management
  • Final account preparation, negotiation and agreement
  • Employer’s Agent and Contract Administration
  • Monitoring Surveying

Explore the client-side and delivery-side routes below for a more detailed view of how we support each audience.

How we support different audiences

Whether you need client-side quantity surveying or commercial management for delivery teams, our QS support is structured around your project role.

Client-side support

Client QS Services

For clients, developers, employers and investors

Providing control over cost, programme, and project quality

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’s 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’s claims
  • Monitoring and reporting on conformity with Employer’s Requirements
  • Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations

Delivery-side support

QS & Commercial Management

For contractors, sub-contractors and developers

Improve cash flow and protect margins

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

Outcomes

Business benefits

  • Maintain stronger control over project costs and budgets
  • Improve cash flow and protect profit margins
  • Reduce commercial, contractual and financial risk
  • Make informed procurement and contract decisions
  • Improve tender accuracy and competitiveness
  • Manage variations, claims and payments more effectively
  • Strengthen project reporting and financial visibility
  • Support timely completion and final account agreement

Integration

How it fits

Our quantity surveying services can be used as a standalone commercial support function or integrated with wider project management, compliance, health and safety, quality and environmental support. This allows clients to access joined-up consultancy support across key areas of project delivery, ensuring that commercial decisions are aligned with programme, quality, contractual and compliance requirements.

Audience

Who it's for

This service is suitable for:

  • Developers and employers requiring client-side quantity surveying support
  • Contractors needing commercial management and contract support
  • Subcontractors requiring tender, valuation or payment assistance
  • Investors seeking cost certainty and financial oversight
  • Construction businesses needing flexible commercial resource
  • Organisations requiring support with procurement, variations, claims or final accounts

Get in touch

Need quantity surveying or commercial support?

Speak to our team about client-side QS support or commercial management for your projects.