Post-Contract Quantity Surveying & Contract Administration

Once construction begins, financial control and contractual discipline become crucial. Our post-contract QS and contract administration service protects your budget, monitors progress, and ensures the contractor delivers exactly what was agreed. We provide independent oversight so clients avoid overspends, disputes and delays. 

Quantity surveyors can help clients during the contract phase by ensuring clients are protected from various risks. We help:

• Clients who want independent monitoring of valuations, variations and programme
• Homeowners who want to ensure they are not being overcharged
• Architects requiring a contract administrator for JCT or NEC projects
• Anyone seeking professional cost control and risk management once works start

• Monthly valuations and payment recommendations 
• Assessment, negotiation and tracking of variation claims
• Cost-to-complete forecasting and budget reporting 
• Change control management and financial auditing
• Programme and progress reviews 
• Contract administration duties (JCT & NEC)
• Issuing instructions, notices and certificates
• Managing practical completion, defects period and final account settlement

Do I need a QS once the project starts?

Yes. Most cost overruns happen during construction due to variation creep, unclear scope and poor tracking. A QS protects your budget and ensures financial accountability.

Can you step in if the project has already begun?

Yes. We regularly take over mid-project to restore financial control, document everything clearly and rebalance the commercial position.

What does a contract administrator do?

They manage the contract impartially: issuing instructions, assessing delays, certifying payments, handling notices and ensuring both parties follow their contractual obligations.

Do you manage the final account?

Yes. We prepare, negotiate and settle the final account to ensure fairness, accuracy and closure with no loose ends.

 We provide rigorous commercial oversight that prevents cost drift and avoids disputes. Our structured process ensures you only pay for verified work, variations are properly assessed, and the contract runs smoothly from start to finish. Clients rely on us because we are impartial, detail-driven and protect their financial interests on every project.