22 managing quantity surveyor jobs found in London

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering Freelance Inside IR35 3-month initial contract with possible extension North / West London projects About the Company Our client is an established contractor delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Working within a structured commercial environment, the business is looking to strengthen its project team with an experienced freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor who can provide strong commercial leadership and rigorous cost and contract management. The Role Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager, you will take a lead role in the commercial performance of civil engineering projects. You will support project delivery teams and senior management with accurate reporting, cost control, cash management and commercial analysis, while actively managing contractual risk and identifying opportunities to improve project performance. Key Responsibilities • Provide accurate...

Highways Quantity Surveyor Bedfordshire £425 - £500 per day 3-month initial contract Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor currently looking for a new challenge? An opportunity has arisen for a Highways QS to join a client in Bedfordshire. This is a full-time contract offered on an on-going basis, initially for 3 months. This role will offer hybrid working, and a rate of £425 - £500 per day, inside IR35. Key Accountabilities: Reporting to the Managing QS in delivery of all commercial aspects relating to highway maintenance works Cost capture for supply chain & self-delivered works Working with the Managing Quantity Surveyor to prepare clear and accurate forecasts Preparing early warning notices and CE quotations Submitting of Claims and applications to the client and ensuring payment is received Agreement of final accounts within 3 months of work completion Risk & opportunity management Monthly cost and value...

THE CLIENT: Our client is an established building services specialist delivering a range of mechanical, electrical and HVAC projects. With a strong focus on quality, collaboration and successful project delivery, they are looking to appoint a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to support their growing portfolio of projects. THE ROLE: You will take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of M&E and HVAC projects, managing costs, budgets and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include preparing valuations and final accounts, negotiating variations and claims, managing subcontractor accounts, supporting procurement and administering JCT and NEC contracts. You will also monitor commercial risks and opportunities, produce cost reports and work closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners to ensure successful project delivery. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: You will have experience as a Quantity Surveyor within mechanical,...

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...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Role Purpose Senior Quantity Surveyor (will lead the commercial management of design-related change across major Heathrow airport programmes. Working within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment, the role is responsible for identifying, assessing, pricing, negotiating, and securing agreement of changes arising from design development, scope evolution, client instructions, technical assurance requirements, and programme impacts. The successful candidate will possess strong commercial, contractual, and technical understanding of infrastructure design and delivery, enabling them to work effectively with engineering, planning, project controls, and client teams throughout the project lifecycle. A key aspect of the role is the ability to challenge and support design teams, ensuring that changes are robustly substantiated, commercially recoverable, and aligned with contractual entitlements. Key Responsibilities Design Change Management Lead...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor required for a 'home based' role for initialyy a 3 month period. You will be working on Fit-out and refurb projects with M&E elements so having experience and being familiar with M&E will be required. Managing the commercial aspects of the project from procurement through to final account Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and package awards Preparing and managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments Monitoring project costs, budgets and commercial performance Managing variations, change control and compensation events Supporting the preparation of cost reports and commercial forecasts Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team Managing commercial relationships with subcontractors and suppliers Supporting the resolution of contractual and commercial matters Contributing to the successful commercial delivery of the project It is a home based role, with occasional visits...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Freelance M25 Corridor / Central London £500 £550 per day Inside IR35 Tired of being stuck on the same project? Take your commercial experience across a major infrastructure portfolio. This is an opportunity to work across multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects throughout the M25 corridor and central London, giving you exposure to different project teams, commercial challenges and opportunities to make a tangible impact on project performance. You'll be joining an established infrastructure contractor with a substantial pipeline of secured work, specialist in-house delivery capabilities and a reputation built on delivering complex projects across the UK. With a day rate of £500 £550 inside IR35, this freelance opportunity could suit a Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys being close to project delivery, influencing commercial decisions and finding opportunities others might miss. More than just keeping the numbers straight You'll have a...

Quantity Surveyor Temp to Perm South East London Location: South East London and Central London Contract: Temporary to Permanent Project Value: £5 Million Working Pattern: 4 Days on Site and 1 Day in the Central London Office The Opportunity My Client is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor for a Temp to Perm opportunity to manage a £5 million project in South East London This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of a major project, with approximately 30% of the procurement already completed and the immediate priority being to finalise the remaining procurement before taking responsibility for the commercial management and delivery of the project The successful Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in ensuring the project is commercially controlled, procurement is completed efficiently and the project is delivered in line with budget and programme Alongside the main £5 million project, the...

Quantity Surveyor - Heathrow Long-term contract 450 - 535 Day Rate About the Role We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading contractor on a long-term contract at Heathrow. The major projects have already been won, so you'll be managing the commercial side of a portfolio of smaller packages, including EV charging stations, facades, HVAC, demolition and more. The Opportunity You'll be the commercial point of contact for design, engineering, planning and project controls teams, making sure changes are properly justified, priced and agreed in line with contractual entitlements. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial assessment of design and scope changes across your projects Work with engineers and designers to identify changes and risks early Prepare and manage change submissions, compensation events, instructions and variations Advise on contractual entitlement and protect commercial recovery under NEC Negotiate with clients, subcontractors...

Quantity Surveyor - Heathrow Role Purpose Quantity Surveyor required for a leading corntractor working within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment, the role is responsible for identifying, assessing, pricing, negotiating, and securing agreement of changes arising from design development, scope evolution, client instructions, technical assurance requirements, and programme impacts. The successful candidate will possess strong commercial, contractual, and technical understanding of infrastructure design and delivery, enabling them to work effectively with engineering, planning, project controls, and client teams throughout the project lifecycle. A key aspect of the role is the ability to challenge and support design teams, ensuring that changes are robustly substantiated, commercially recoverable, and aligned with contractual entitlements. Key Responsibilities Design Change Management Lead the commercial assessment of design development and design change across...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Role Purpose Senior Quantity Surveyor (will lead the commercial management of design-related change across major Heathrow airport programmes. Working within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment, the role is responsible for identifying, assessing, pricing, negotiating, and securing agreement of changes arising from design development, scope evolution, client instructions, technical assurance requirements, and programme impacts. The successful candidate will possess strong commercial, contractual, and technical understanding of infrastructure design and delivery, enabling them to work effectively with engineering, planning, project controls, and client teams throughout the project lifecycle. A key aspect of the role is the ability to challenge and support design teams, ensuring that changes are robustly substantiated, commercially recoverable, and aligned with contractual entitlements. Key Responsibilities Design Change Management Lead...

Quantity Surveyor Major Logistics & Distribution Centre Projects Our client is a leading Tier 1 main contractor delivering large-scale industrial, logistics and distribution developments across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Build Division, supporting the successful commercial delivery of major logistics hubs, warehousing and distribution centre projects. Reporting directly to the Managing QS, you will play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring schemes are delivered on programme, within budget and to the highest commercial standards. Key Responsibilities Manage the full commercial lifecycle of major logistics and distribution centre projects. Prepare, monitor and report project budgets, forecasts and cost plans. Procure subcontractor packages, including tender analysis, negotiations and contract award recommendations....

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor - Contract Central London 475- 550 per day Outside IR35 Long-term contract We are recruiting a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor for an established M&E contractor with a turnover of approximately 160m. The business delivers residential, mixed-use and commercial projects with M&E values of up to 50m. You will join a commercial design and build project in central London during pre-construction, taking responsibility for its commercial management through delivery. This is a long-term contract with the opportunity to progress into a Commercial Manager role, overseeing multiple schemes. Key responsibilities Manage the commercial aspects of the M&E package from pre-construction through to final account. Prepare budgets, forecasts, cost reports and cash flow updates. Manage procurement, subcontractor packages, valuations and payments. Identify and manage variations, risks and commercial opportunities. Work closely with...

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager Location: Stevenage (UKPN Framework Office) Contract Type: Temporary / Contract Start Date: 05 October 2026 Duration: Until 26 February 2027 Hours: 45 hours per week Framework: UK Power Networks (UKPN) Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join their team based in Stevenage , supporting the delivery of projects across their UKPN framework . This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to manage multiple utility and infrastructure projects, ensuring robust commercial control throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of several schemes valued between 1m and 4m , working closely with operational teams and key stakeholders to maximise commercial performance and project outcomes. Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple projects valued between...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering Contractor Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire Rate: £425 £475 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Duration: 3 months Our client is an established Civil Engineering Contractor looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for an initial 3-month freelance assignment. The role will have a particular focus on pricing and managing Compensation Events , supporting the commercial delivery of ongoing civil engineering works. We re looking for: Civil Engineering Contractor background. Strong experience pricing Compensation Events. Good working knowledge of NEC contracts. Experience across earthworks, drainage, highways/S278 or similar civils desirable. The position is site based in St Albans, 5 days per week. £425 £475 per day Outside IR35 3-month assignment Apply now with an updated CV and/or for more information, contact Dan Bowen on (phone number removed) .

Senior Quantity Surveyor Infrastructure Project Surrey/ Hybrid £475 - £500 Outside IR35 pending review Do you have experience of managing long term commercial projects from start to finish? Does your standard of your work get you repeat work with your clients? Then I want to hear from you 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...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Hours: 40 hours per week, 4days on site per week 1 day WFH Location: London Gatwick Airport Rolling 6-month contract Inside IR35 (Umbrella PAYE only) Role Overview The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide a full quantity surveying service for all assigned projects. The role is responsible for managing cost plan development and maintenance, providing technical cost, contractual and commercial support to assigned Programme Managers and Project Managers from project inception through to completion. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will typically lead projects valued in excess of £10m and may support a Commercial Manager on larger projects exceeding £100m. Principal Accountabilities Develop and maintain project cost plans and estimates to support governance and procurement processes, including the Risk Drawdown process. Manage project budgets, ensuring value for money and validating costs through appropriate internal and external benchmarking....

Quantity Surveyor x2 - Overhead Lines Projects Location: Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire (Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days on Site) Rate: Around 450 per day (Inside IR35 - Negotiable for the Right Candidate) Contract: Temporary Duration: 3rd August 2026 - 29th January 2027 Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 Search Recruitment's Transmission & Distribution team is currently recruiting for two experienced Quantity Surveyors to support a major Overhead Line (OHL) project with one of the UK's leading utility contractors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy commercial team delivering critical transmission infrastructure works, supporting the commercial management of a high-profile National Grid project. The Role: Working alongside Senior Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and Project Managers, you'll play a key role in ensuring commercial performance across the project, managing costs, subcontractors and contractual processes throughout the project lifecycle. Key...

Are you an experienced commercial professional ready to make a tangible impact on a major infrastructure optimisation project? We have an urgent need for an accomplished Senior Quantity Surveyor to step into a critical, contract role managing complex underground cable packages. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong track record of driving value and managing costs on major civil engineering projects, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your expertise. Key Details: Contract Duration: Starting ASAP and running until 04/04/2027 Rate: up to 61 per hour / 549 per day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Working Pattern: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday with an 8am start Location: Hybrid working model requiring 3 days a week on-site at Assington, Suffolk Your core responsibilities will include: Managing costs relating to the project to minimise expenses and enhance value for money while maintaining quality standards...

Surrey Education New Build Freelance We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering a major new-build school project in Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong QS with main contractor experience who is looking for a long-term freelance position working on a high-quality education development. The Role Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor and wider commercial team, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of key subcontractor packages throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: Managing subcontract packages from procurement through to final account Preparing and analysing tenders Negotiating and placing subcontracts Managing subcontractor valuations and payments Cost reporting and forecasting Managing variations and commercial changes Monitoring project costs against budget Managing subcontractor...