129 jobs found

Calling all contract Quantity Surveyors 6 month interim assignment : up to 45 Umbrella per hour Worcestershire Our client a public sector provider are looking for a QS with a local authority background. We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team and play a key role in the development of appropriate contract documentation, procurement of goods, services and works contracts across Housing Property Services. With the delivery of these contracts the post holder is responsible for the financial measurement and valuation of works, preparing interim payments and final accounts together with all necessary project related financial reports. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional who is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes. A few of the key Responsibilities Prepare contract documents including Tenders, Bills of Quantities, Work Schedules, Specifications, and Schedule of Rates. Procure goods, services, and works contracts,...

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor, initially for 3 months, to support the delivery of rail projects in Liverpool. Working as part of the commercial team, you will play a key role in the identification, preparation and management of early warnings and compensation events/change, ensuring all commercial matters are administered, priced and negotiated in accordance with contractual requirements. Hybrid working is permitted. Key Responsibilities Identify, prepare and manage early warnings in line with contract requirements. Support the administration and management of change and compensation events. Prepare, assess and negotiate change pricing. Work closely with project and commercial teams to ensure robust commercial control. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve commercial issues and support project delivery. Maintain accurate records and commercial documentation. Requirements Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying...

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established residential developer on an initial three-month contract. The successful candidate will work across several high-quality new-build residential schemes within the region, providing commercial support and ensuring projects are effectively managed from a cost and contractual perspective. Key responsibilities will include: Managing project costs, budgets and forecasts Procuring and managing subcontractor packages Completing valuations, variations and final accounts Monitoring commercial performance and reporting to senior management Identifying and managing commercial risks Working closely with the construction, technical and procurement teams Ensuring projects achieve their commercial and programme objectives The ideal candidate will have extensive Quantity Surveying experience within the new-build residential sector, ideally gained with a recognised housebuilder...

A Quantity Surveyor is required to support two major European projects within the semiconductor and data centre sectors. This is a home-based contract working on European projects. You'll provide commercial support for modular access and scaffolding services, with a particular focus on schedules of rates, applications for payment, labour records and cost control under JCT and NEC contracts. The Role As the Quantity Surveyor, you'll: Prepare and assess applications for payment against agreed contract terms. Manage schedules of rates for modular access and scaffolding services. Review subcontractor timesheets, labour records and associated commercial costs. Produce cost reports and monitor project budgets against forecasts. Work with site teams and contractors to resolve commercial issues. Maintain commercial compliance with relevant JCT and NEC contract requirements. About You To be successful as the Quantity Surveyor, you'll have: Proven...

My client is one of Scotland's largest local authorities with healthy long term capital programs both within housing, education and community facilities. They have an ambitious housing regeneration project which includes new build and re-modernisation of housing and flatted developments over a 20-year period. They are currently seeking Quantity Surveyors to join their team on a long-term contract basis. Part-time and Full-time positions available. The post is responsible for cost management, procurement, contract administration, payments, and financial control throughout construction projects within a multi-disciplinary environment. This is a senior professional quantity surveying role focused on delivering public sector housing projects. The successful candidate will combine strong commercial and contractual expertise with project management, stakeholder engagement, procurement, and financial control skills, while ensuring compliance with public sector regulations and...

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor Location: Heathrow Rate: 450- 550 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: Long Term Start: ASAP We're recruiting for an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join a major baggage handling project at Heathrow Airport. This is a long-term contract working alongside the design and planning teams, where you'll play a key role in identifying design changes, pricing variations and ensuring commercial risks are picked up early. The Role Measure works from M&E design drawings. Review designs and identify any issues, omissions or changes. Produce accurate costings for design changes and variations. Raise and manage Early Warnings. Work closely with the Planner and Design Team to ensure programme changes are reflected commercially. Present costs and commercial information to the client. Support commercial reporting throughout the project. What We're Looking For Proven experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor....

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Commercial Lead) - Substation Project Location: National Grid Substation, Melksham, Wiltshire Contract Type: Temporary / Contract Duration: 28 September 2026 - 18 December 2026 Hours: 45 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00) Rate: 450 - 500 per day Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to act as the Commercial Lead on a major substation infrastructure project based at National Grid's Melksham site. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional with significant experience in the energy, utilities, power, or infrastructure sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all commercial activities across the project lifecycle, ensuring robust cost management, contract administration, risk mitigation, and commercial governance in line with project objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial management of a major substation construction...

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor, with a background working on care home construction projects? Approach Personnel are proud to be partnered with a specialist design and build contractor, who are currently on the lookout for a Quantity Surveyor to join them on a freelance basis out of their head office in Lincolnshire. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of our care home projects through to completion. The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can manage budgets, contracts, and cost control while ensuring the successful financial outcome of projects. Key Responsibilities: Conduct site visits and gather all necessary data to assist with the preparation of detailed quotations and proposals. Manage cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting for assigned projects. Prepare accurate valuations, cost reports, and cash flow forecasts. Oversee contract administration, including NEC, JCT, and bespoke...

Freelance Project Quantity Surveyor Long-Term Education Project Location: Hull (at least 4 days on site) Rate: £325 - £400 per day Contract: Freelance / Contract Duration: 18 months Start Date: October 2026 Are you an experienced Freelance Project Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term contract on a live education project in Hull? This 18-month opportunity offers a competitive day rate, a stable pipeline of work, and the chance to take commercial ownership of key project packages from start to finish. Working with an established contractor, you will support the commercial delivery of a construction project within the education sector. The role will suit a commercially astute Project QS who is confident managing subcontract packages, valuations, variations, cost reporting, and final accounts while working closely with site and project teams. Benefits Secure an 18-month freelance contract starting in October 2026 Earn a competitive day rate of £325 - £400 per...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor Holywell Civils - £400/420 per day Outside IR35 Working Pattern: 4 days on site, 1 day WFH Contract Duration: Approximately 2 years remaining on site Project Value: £40-50 million spend remaining, with general civils packages currently and infrastructure packages commencing in 9 to 12 months Summary We are seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a major civils infrastructure project based in Holywell. The role involves managing commercial aspects of civil engineering packages, including subcontractor procurement, cost control, valuations, and contract administration. You will work closely with the client and project teams to ensure financial efficiency and compliance with contract terms. This position requires strong knowledge of civil engineering works and the ability to manage a significant project budget over the remaining two years on site. The role includes a client-facing element and requires adherence to key industry...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Infrastructure Project - Berkshire / Hybrid £450 - £475 Outside IR35 pending review Long-Term Contract An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK's leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractors on a flagship infrastructure project just outside of London. This is a key commercial appointment on a high-profile scheme that is currently at an early stage. The project forms part of a substantial long-term framework programme, offering security, continuity of work and the chance to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of critical infrastructure. The Role Working as part of a high-performing commercial team, you will take ownership of key project elements, ensuring robust commercial management throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities will include: Cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting Procurement and management of subcontract packages Contract administration...

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established main contractor on a long term basis, working on a 10 year framework of residential and government building refurbishment and new build. Typical projects will range from 0.5 million to 8million in value JCT and NEC. The company are a blue chip world renowned contractor whom have a wide and varied client base and a multitude of long term frameworks. The business has a young, dynamic and energetic management team with a strong business plan in place; they are further developing their client base and this is great opportunity to join a growing business. They are company that promote from within so would suite a individual who is ambitious. They are looking for a stand alone Quantity Surveyor with a strong track record working on all aspects of build and refurbishments projects. Duties include: Analyse tender returns and collate information for discussion with team Support the...

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to support the delivery of a diverse programme of bridge maintenance, highway structures, strengthening and renewal schemes for a local authority. This opportunity would suit an engineer with extensive experience in the design, assessment, inspection and project delivery of bridges, retaining walls, culverts and other highway structures. You will play a key role in managing schemes from concept through to construction, working closely with contractors, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, assessment and strengthening of highway structures, including bridges, culverts and retaining walls. Produce calculations, drawings, reinforced concrete detailing, specifications, bills of quantities and contract documentation. Act as Engineer's Representative, NEC Supervisor or Site Supervisor on construction projects. Undertake bridge inspections, structural assessments and technical reviews...

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Hampton STW Rate: £550p/d - Inside IR35 Duration: 12 Months+/ongoing Sector: Water/Wastewater Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a knack for capital delivery frameworks within a Tier 1 Contractor environment? Do you possess a background in stakeholder management, both upstream and downstream? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client, a design & build contractor in the water/wastewater sector, and is seeking a Senior QS to join their dynamic team. You'll be responsible for principal contractor duties on a major AMP8 framework. With a framework stretching until 2030 this is your chance to be at the forefront of ground breaking projects in the water industry. What We Offer: Opportunity to manage multiple schemes and projects with a combined value of circa £100m, heavily subcontractor-delivered. Supportive environment with a Grad QS to assist on assigned projects. Flexibility to work remotely for 2/3...

Managing Quantity Surveyor (6 month fixed term contract) Would you like to be part of Vital Energi's 5-Year Strategy of Growth? If so, due to our continuing success, we are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor on a 6 month fixed term contract basis to provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of projects, driving financial performance, contractual compliance and commercial best practice. Reporting to senior commercial leadership, you will play a key role in managing project profitability, mitigating risk and developing high-performing commercial teams. What You Will Be Doing Lead, mentor and develop commercial teams, ensuring high standards of performance, governance and professional development. Drive commercial success through effective management of project budgets, forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow and reporting. Monitor project performance, identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities to maximise...

Local authority in Greater Manchester are looking for a housing surveyor - Awaab's law on an initial three month basis. Purpose of the role: Temporary Surveyor to support our Housing Services team, with a key focus on HHSRS assessments, damp and mould investigations, disrepair works and preparation for Awaab's Law requirements. The successful candidate will undertake inspections, diagnose building defects, manage remedial works, oversee contractors and support compliance activities across our housing stock. Applicants should have surveying experience within housing, repairs, maintenance or asset management alongside strong knowledge of HHSRS, damp and mould management and relevant housing legislation. 3 months initially Hybrid working 375 per day ( 50 an hour umbrella) 37 hours per week Mon - Fri Start ASAP Initially three months likely to be longer If you would like to discuss the role further please apply for the role and one of the property team...

A new opportunity has arisen for a Class 2  Registered Building Inspector  to join a client in the Darlington area on an initial   6-month rolling contract . This is a long-term contract opportunity offering a competitive rate of  £55/hr - £65/hr , depending on experience and registration level. The Role This is a particularly attractive opportunity for someone looking for  long-term security, combined with the earning potential of a contract position . The client is open to a Class 2 Registered Building Inspector who is looking to join an already thriving / well-balanced team based in the Northeast.  Key Details £55 - £65/hr (RBI Level Dependent) Potential Long-Term Contract Hybrid working Full-Time Hours Darlington area Not Quite the Right Fit? If this particular role isn’t of interest but there are other types of roles/areas that would be, please advise as there’s a good chance we would have something...

Rate: Up to £500 per day (Umbrella PAYE) Location: Melksham Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week on substation sites / 2 days from home Contract: Contract IR35: Inside IR35 Start: ASAP Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC contract experience looking for your next opportunity within the Energy Transmission & Distribution sector? We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major substation projects across Melksham working within a Transmission & Renewables team delivering infrastructure at voltages up to 400kV. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, subcontractors and clients to manage cost, risk and contractual performance. Job Role Managing the commercial aspects of projects from inception through to final account Administering NEC3 / NEC4 contracts, including Early Warnings and...

Quantity Surveyor BESS Contract £400 - £450 per day Fully Remote 12 months If you re a contract QS who knows your way around live construction packages but doesn t particularly fancy spending five days a week trekking to site, this one could be worth a look. We re supporting a major energy infrastructure project that s now well into delivery, with civils underway and significant electrical/M&E packages coming through. They re looking for an additional QS to join an established commercial team and take ownership of those electrical packages rather than simply sit in the background processing paperwork. What s in it for you? Fully remote working Initial 12 month contract, potential for months of work as the project progresses Major UK BESS / energy infrastructure project Plenty to get stuck into this is a live project, not a role waiting for work to arrive Working as part of a small project team you ll be managing subcontract packages through...

Managing Quantity Surveyor Location: Middlesbrough, Leeds or Newcastle Working: Hybrid Salary: Up to 650 Inside IR35 The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role in the commercial management of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You'll be involved from pre-construction and tender through to delivery and final account, with responsibility for cost planning, procurement, subcontract management, forecasting and contract administration. This is a great opportunity for a commercially strong Senior QS or Managing QS who wants to take ownership of major projects while leading and developing a wider commercial team. Strong NEC4 experience, particularly Option E, is essential. What You'll Be Doing Lead commercial input across pre-construction, tenders and bids. Develop cost plans, estimates, budgets and commercial strategies. Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation and administration....