14 jobs found in Swindon

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor Swindon Location: Swindon Contract Duration: 6 12 Months (Potential Extension Beyond Initial Term) Project Value: £40m Industrial Development Rate: Flexible / Negotiable Depending on Experience Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major industrial construction project based in Swindon. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a significant £40m scheme with a well-established project team, offering a long-term freelance assignment with the potential to extend beyond the initial contract period. Key Responsibilities: Commercial management of a £40m industrial project. Procurement and management of subcontract packages. Cost reporting, forecasting, and budget management. Valuations, variations, and change control. Contract administration and risk management. Preparation and agreement of final accounts. Supporting the...

Our client, a leading infrastructure contractor delivering works on a prestigious Tier 1 rail framework, is seeking an experienced Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) to support the successful delivery of rail and civil engineering projects across the Bristol region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team working on long-term rail infrastructure programmes, ensuring ecological compliance and environmental best practice throughout project delivery. The Role As Ecological Clerk of Works, you will play a key role in supporting construction activities while ensuring works are undertaken in accordance with ecological legislation, planning requirements, and project environmental commitments. Working closely with site teams, environmental managers, ecologists, and key stakeholders, you will provide specialist ecological advice and undertake site inspections to minimise environmental risks and support successful project outcomes. Key Responsibilities...

1 x Senior Quantity Surveyor .00 per day / PAYE / Umbrella Bristol, Portway Responsible to a Project Manager through the project commercial lead for the commercial aspects of a project / section of a larger project. Assist in protecting the TW commercial position by implementing an in-depth understanding of contractual, commercial, insurance and legal processes relating to contracts. Key Skills: NEC Experience, Highways and Infrastructure Experience. Good knowledge of change management Please call Harry from mclaren on (phone number removed)

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Senior Quantity Surveyor on a 6 Month Rolling Contract, based in Gloucestershire Role Summary Responsible to a Project Manager through the project commercial lead for the commercial aspects of a project / section of a larger project. Assist in protecting the TW commercial position by implementing an in-depth understanding of contractual, commercial, insurance and legal processes relating to contracts. The Senior Quantity Surveyor is accountable for all commercial aspects of projects, ensuring contractual and commercial protections, and supporting client relationship management. Cost Control and Risk Management: The role requires identifying and reducing unnecessary costs, monitoring project resources, managing risks and opportunities, and ensuring change control processes are followed. Ownership of CVR and forecast to ensure accurate cost/value control and reconciliation. Requirements NEC...

Major Projects Construction Claims & Disputes Quantity Surveyor Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Claims & Disputes Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial and finance functions on complex infrastructure and major construction programmes based near Bristol. This role will focus on contractual cost recovery, commercial analysis, dispute resolution, and financial reporting across large-scale projects. Working closely with project delivery, commercial, and finance teams, you will play a key role in maximising contractual entitlement, supporting claims preparation, and managing commercial disputes under NEC forms of contract. The successful candidate will combine strong quantity surveying and commercial management expertise with excellent analytical, contractual, and stakeholder management capabilities. Commercial Claims & Disputes Lead the preparation, analysis, and substantiation of construction claims and contractual...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Contract: Outside IR35 Location: Bristol Rate: £400-£450 per day Duration: Initial 3-month contract with strong extension potential Start: ASAP Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to support a major Highways project within a fast-paced delivery environment? This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused SQS looking for a long-term contract role with strong project exposure and autonomy. The Senior Quantity Surveyor role will involve leading commercial activities across multiple project phases, ensuring strong contractual governance, cost control, and financial performance. You'll work closely with operational teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to drive project success while maintaining compliance and commercial best practice. Key responsibilities include: Managing all commercial and contractual aspects of infrastructure projects Preparing procurement schedules and overseeing subcontract procurement...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Rate: £200-£250 per day Umbrella Contract: Initial 3-Month Contract A major highways maintenance programme is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support a busy commercial team delivering planned and reactive infrastructure works across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to high-volume maintenance contracts while working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors on live operational projects. This role would suit someone with strong commercial administration and subcontractor management experience who thrives in a fast-paced infrastructure environment and is confident managing cost reporting, applications, and contract support activities. Key Responsibilities Support Quantity Surveyors with day-to-day commercial management activities Agree subcontractor applications and support payment processes Prepare and submit client applications and billing information Identify and manage contract variations Support cost...

Quantity Surveyor: About the role of Quantity Surveyor: Long term freelance opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor in Oxford. I am currently assisting a market leading brand in their search for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. Our client take pride in the developments they deliver and have regenerated various other schemes across the United Kingdom in the sectors of new build, fit out and refurbishment. This an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join the team on a freelance basis for a minimum of 10 months. An opportunity to work with a high end bespoke residential contractor. They are looking for someone that has a proven track record working and providing support with a Main contractor. The ideal candidate for Quantity Surveyor: Main contracting experience High end residential experience

Part-time Opportunity – Class 3 RBI – Oxfordshire Area Location:   Oxfordshire Contract:   6 Month Initial Contract Rate: Upwards of £70 per hour DOE Hours: 2 Days per Week A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Class 3 Registered Building Inspector to support a client on a part-time basis. This role is initially set up as predominantly remote, making it ideal for an experienced Class 3 RBI seeking flexibility alongside a long-term project with future progression potential. Over time, the role will transition into a hybrid arrangement with occasional site presence required in the Oxford area depending on project needs. The Role: You will provide Building Control support across a developing portfolio of projects, working closely with the wider team whilst helping support the authority’s long-term growth plans. The council is specifically looking for candidates with Class 3 experience/qualification who are comfortable operating in a senior technical capacity....

An opportunity exists for a Quantity Surveyor on a water framework in Oxfordshire OX13. There will be a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes. You will be involved in the design, construction, commissioning and putting to work of contracts to ensure they are completed in the most efficient manner. Your responsibilities will include Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Monitor and regularly review with the project team. Identifying, analysing and...

Quantity Surveyor - Decommissioning Projects Abingdon / Culham Site (Hybrid - 3 Days On Site) 50-56/hour Inside IR35 12-Month Contract We're supporting a major UK nuclear and fusion programme and are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile decommissioning portfolio delivering technically complex construction and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the UK's clean energy and scientific innovation sector, supporting large-scale decommissioning and construction activities within a highly regulated environment. You'll play a key role in commercial delivery, cost control, procurement strategy, NEC4 contract administration, and risk management across projects valued in excess of 20m. What You'll Be Doing: Leading QS activities across complex construction and decommissioning projects Preparing cost estimates, benchmarking exercises, and feasibility studies Supporting procurement strategy, tender preparation,...

Our client, operating within the buildings sector, is currently seeking an experienced Registered Building Inspector - Class 2A. This contract role presents an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals with expertise in building control to ensure that building projects meet regulatory standards and safety requirements. Key Responsibilities: Conducting detailed inspections of building projects to ensure compliance with building regulations and standards Identifying and addressing any issues or violations related to construction practices Advising builders, developers, and property owners on compliance matters Preparing and submitting accurate inspection reports and documentation Collaborating with other professionals, such as architects and engineers, to provide guidance on regulatory requirements Ensuring that safety codes and regulations are adhered to during the building process Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of building regulations and standards Providing...

Interested in doubling your take home pay? My client in Hampshire is seeking Class 2 Building Control Surveyor(s) to join their service on long term assignments. You will be required to complete plan checks & site inspections. If you are a 2a, they are looking to pay 55-per-hour (Inside IR35), which works out to be 5,284 per month AFTER TAX & DEDUCTIONS! If you are a 2f, they are looking to pay 65-per-hour (Inside IR35), which works out to be 6,088 per month AFTER TAX & DEDUCTIONS! Caught you eye? Feel free to contact me on the below to discuss the role in more detail.

The Role: Commercial management of an industrial construction project Cost control, valuations, variations and reporting Liaising with site teams, subcontractors and clients Supporting project delivery from a commercial perspective Requirements: Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment Background in industrial, commercial or civil engineering projects preferred Strong commercial awareness and communication skills Ability to commit to a long-term site-based role This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable contractor with stable, ongoing work in the region. For more information or to apply, please get in touch.