Commercial Lead (Outside IR35) - Residential We are seeking a seasoned Commercial Lead to spearhead a suite of residential developments across West Sussex. This is a high-impact, autonomous role for a commercial professional who enjoys the balance of managing live sites while securing the next phase of the pipeline. With a heavy presence in Burgess Hill, Billingshurst, Horsham, and Ashington , we need someone who knows the local market and can hit the ground running. The Opportunity Contract Length: 12 Months (strong potential for extension) Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: Immediate Location: Hybrid/Site-based (West Sussex cluster) The Role & Responsibilities As the Commercial Lead, you won't just be crunching numbers; you'll be the strategic anchor for our regional projects. Your remit includes: Project Oversight: Managing a live residential scheme while simultaneously leading the tendering process for one to two upcoming projects....

We are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for one of the largest and most successful privately-owned construction and development groups in the UK. They pride themselves on "family feel" culture, underpinned by a massive scale of operation and a debt-free financial standing. The Bristol team is expanding, and are looking for someone who thrives on autonomy, technical challenge, and delivering excellence. Your Role As a Senior QS, you won't just be "crunching numbers." You will be the commercial heartbeat of your assigned projects-typically ranging from 10m to 70m+ across sectors including commercial, education, industrial, and student accommodation in both new build and cut and carve. Key Responsibilities: Commercial Management: Oversee the financial performance of major projects from inception to final account. Procurement: Manage subcontract procurement, ensuring robust scopes of work and competitive pricing. Risk & Opportunity: Identify commercial...

Quantity Surveyor Are you a driven Quantity Surveyor looking for a role? We are currently representing a well-established Civil Housing Engineering specialist in the North East looking to bolster their commercial team. This isn't a role for someone looking to hide behind a remote screen. We need a "boots on the ground" professional who thrives on the energy of a live site and the collaboration of a tight-knit office environment. The Role & Opportunity As a permanent member of the team, you will manage various housing civil engineering projects across the region. This position is perfect for someone eager and keen to progress ; the company has a clear track record of promoting from within and is looking for a future leader. Location: North East (Office-based). Site Presence: Weekly or bi-weekly site visits required. The Team: You'll be joining a supportive, high-energy commercial department consisting of 2 QS's, 1 Estimator, and 1 Trainee. Working Pattern:...

Would you be interested in joining the UK's largest Rail joint venture ? This could be the perfect opportunity for you They are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor, the selected candidate will need to carry out tasks independently (and at times involve this will involve leading a small group of commercial staff) and will involve carrying out both periodical duties and one-off tasks in accordance with deadlines as directed by the senior Commercial team. You will need to prepare and agree variation accounts - main contract and sub-contracts.We would also need you to monitor cost against targets and contract progress against accepted programmes and work plans in conjunction with other team disciplines. M&E Experience is a must . We expect you to provide input into change control procedures for EOT, delays and performance adjustment. Another key part of the role is to prepare and agree interim valuations, final valuations, final accounts and sub-contract final...

Are you an experienced Project/Senior Quantity Surveyor with a true passion for excellence looking to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you! A long-established UK construction and civil engineering firm are looking to expand their commercial team on a 50M Flood Defence Infrastructure project in the Dumfries area. They are looking for a Quantity surveyor with a background in Civil Engineering / Infrastructure & strong contractual knowledge of NEC Forms of contract. My client will offer a base salary , car allowance/company car , pension , healthcare and if you require lodging they provide accomodation as well as up to 1500/m as an incentive to work away. What You Will Be Doing Financial Management: Prepare and analyze project budgets and produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR). Procurement: Pre-qualify, procure, and manage documentation for all sub-contractors....

Are you a Senior Contract Administrator in Australia looking for a career-defining move? Our client is a premier UK civil construction group managing a multi-billion pound pipeline of infrastructure and Civil Engineering projects. We are seeking an experienced commercial leader to transition into a Senior Quantity Surveyor role. Why Make the Move? Seamless Transition: We value the Australian "Contract Admin" skillset. While the titles differ, the core logic of commercial delivery is the same. Professional Growth: Gain exposure to massive UK frameworks (e.g., HS2, National Highways) and the opportunity to become a RICS Chartered Surveyor. What You'll Be Responsible For: Commercial Strategy: Full lifecycle ownership of high-value "upstream" client contracts and "downstream" supply chain agreements. Financial Control: Leading cost-to-complete reporting, CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), and protecting project margins. Complex Negotiations: Managing...

Are you interested in working for one of London's most renowned Specialist engineering contractor ? If so then this is the perfect opportunity or you. My client delivers major demolition, piling, civil engineering and bespoke reinforced concrete sub and superstructure solutions & they're looking for Project/Senior Quantity Surveyor with Self delivery experience in a similar environment. Main Focus of the Role Project based, working in partnership with the Operational Leadership team, the role provides the full commercial and contract administration authority for either a single major or more complex project, or multiple projects running concurrently. We act as principal contractor for the majority of our projects and all of our activities are integrated under one profit centre and one project team. So you would have exposure to our full breadth of activities throughout a single project lifecycle You will be responsible for: Maximising profit through managing and...

If you are a Project QS who is looking for a clear path progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor, this one is worth a read! Role: Quantity Surveyor Location: Tunbridge Wells (projects in Kent, East Sussex and SE London) Salary: Negotiable Salary dependant on level + Car allowance, Bonus and Package Overview: As the Quantity Surveyor, you'll take commercial responsibility for managing projects from inception to final account within a well-established Generalist Building Contractor in Kent. This client has been established for many years and undertakes a variety of generalist projects including Healthcare, Education, Commercial, and Residential, valued up to 15m. This is an important role within a respected regional contractor, offering the chance to work on diverse schemes. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Commercial Manager. Administration and commercial management of projects from procurement to final account, across a variety of sectors (Healthcare, Education,...

If you are a Project QS who is looking for a clear path progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor, this one is worth a read! Role: Quantity Surveyor Location: Tunbridge Wells (projects in Kent, East Sussex and SE London) Salary: Negotiable Salary dependant on level + Car allowance, Bonus and Package Overview: As the Quantity Surveyor, you'll take commercial responsibility for managing projects from inception to final account within a well-established Generalist Building Contractor in Kent. This client has been established for many years and undertakes a variety of generalist projects including Healthcare, Education, Commercial, and Residential, valued up to 15m. This is an important role within a respected regional contractor, offering the chance to work on diverse schemes. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Commercial Manager. Administration and commercial management of projects from procurement to final account, across a variety of sectors (Healthcare, Education,...

Quantity Surveyor Role: Freelance Quantity Surveyor (General Civils) Location: Folkestone, Kent Rate: 400 - 450 per day (LTD / Outside IR35) Duration: 6 Months + Start Date: ASAP The Opportunity We are looking for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join a leading general civils project in Folkestone. This is a fast-paced freelance assignment offering a 6-month initial term with a high likelihood of extension. Crucially, this role is open to LTD Company contractors, providing a competitive daily rate for a candidate who can hit the ground running and manage the commercial lifecycle of various civil engineering work packages. Key Responsibilities Contract Management: Administering NEC (or JCT) contracts, ensuring all commercial interests are protected. Cost Control: Managing project budgets, forecasting, and producing detailed Monthly Cost Reports (CVRs). Subcontractor Management: Handling everything from initial procurement and tendering to monthly...

We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team at an established regional business near Southampton to manage schemes up to 20 million. The contractor are an established regional business operating across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex on negotiated and single stage bids up to 30 million but their sweetspot is the 8 to 20 million scheme and they work across education, care, student, leisure and retail as well as industrial schemes. Turnover is secured through til 2029 with other opportunities in the pipeline and have just been awarded 2no. new schemes to start in July this year. The role of Senior QS in the business starts with the estimating and biz dev teams where you will help and advise on cost plans and use your experience to make the tender and bid as strong as possible and then upon award you will be responsible for subcontractor selection and procurement of the packages. You will then take the scheme out onto site and manage thorough til final...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: St Albans Salary: 70,000 per annum + Car Allowance / Car Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week) The Opportunity Are you a commercially sharp Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in planned maintenance? We are looking for a strategic leader to join our St Albans team to oversee commercial delivery for our Planned Works and Building Fire Safety contracts. You will take full ownership of multiple projects from award to final account. This is a pivotal role where you will not only drive profitability and productivity but also lead and develop a small team of commercial professionals. Key Responsibilities Commercial Management: Lead all commercial matters for planned projects, including specialized Building Fire Safety schemes. Financial Reporting: Take charge of CVR reporting, forecasting, profit/loss analysis, and cash flow management to ensure budgets are met or exceeded. Team Leadership: Manage and...

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join Tier 1 Contractor on a permanent basis . You will play a key commercial role on major, complex civil engineering schemes with a strong future pipeline of work across the UK. The initial projects are expected to last up to two years each. The Opportunity Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Permanent) Pipeline: Secure a long-term role with guaranteed project work, including two-year assignments and a substantial forward pipeline of UK-wide projects. Salary: up to 65,000 Benefits Package: Car Allowance (around 5,000 - 6,000) Working Away Allowance (up to 1,500 - 2,000 per month, if required) Healthcare and other benefits Key Projects You will be involved in commercially managing significant national infrastructure and flood protection schemes: South Gare Breakwater Improvements: Located on the River Tees, this is a critical refurbishment and upgrade project for PD Ports...

We are working with an established, family owned and operated regional contractor near Winchester who are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join the team. They have had a steady and managed period of growth over the last 10 years and have a full order book for 2026 through to 2028 and work on a range of schemes up to 20 million and currently have new build and refurb schemes on site in the healthcare, education, local authority and care marketplaces. They operate an hour from Winchester covering Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Surrey and they win work through a range of frameworks as well as negotiated schemes and will also look at single stage bids if it fits the company profile. The role is to get involved at estimating stages to help with pricing and programming queries and pass on your practical on site experience to the bid teams. You will then firm up enquiries and convert into subcontract orders, place orders and manage pre starts on site then take responsibility to...

We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a regional business near Newbury. They work on schemes up to 15 million across Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire in the education, care, industrial and social housing marketplaces and a majority of which is repeat business with existing clients alongside single stage bids. The role is to manage schemes from contract award through to completion including subcontractor selection, placing orders, payments, valuations, variations and supporting the delivery teams through to project completion and then final accounts. You will also help with forecasting and preparing CVR,s. They are a family owned, friendly traditional contracting business and if you want to join a business where you will be trusted to make your own decisions and work independently this is the opportunity for you. Ideally candidates will come from either a similar contractor or if you are working for a Tier 1 and are frustrated with systems...

We are working with the regional office of a Tier 1 contractor - one of the best in the business - who need a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team after a number of new contract awards and opportunities to bid. They work on schemes from 20 to 120 million on both JCT and NEC forms of contract, a majority of which are framework awards in the education, MOD, MOJ, health, pharma, student and care marketplaces. They have recently been awarded several blue light schemes which are moving to site late 2026 and also have a number of high profile opportunities to bid for around the M4 corridor. Your role is to work initially at 2nd stages to review and check programmes and cost plans and then work with supply chain to work up detailed prices for the scope of agreed works and then convert into subcontract orders. You will on the larger schemes have a commercial team to manage, supervise and develop including experienced Project level people as well as assistant and trainee...