32 civil quantity surveyor jobs found

Are you a Quantity surveyor looking for your next contract position? Have you previously worked on rail civil based projects? Location: Remote (UK-wide) Contract length: Ongoing/ Project-by-Project Assignments IR35: Inside & Outside IR35 opportunities I am currently working with a leading civil engineering and infrastructure client who is building a pipeline of experienced freelance Measurement Quantity Surveyors ahead of increased project demand forecast for 2026. This is not a single live vacancy. Instead, it is an opportunity for you to be considered for ongoing freelance assignments on a project-by-project basis as requirements arise. All work is fully remote, offering flexibility across the UK. As Quantity Surveyor, you will: Carry out detailed measurement work across civil engineering and infrastructure projects Work in line with CESMM (Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement) Produce accurate quantity take-offs and measurement outputs...

Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience of working for tier 1 civil engineering contractors required for contract opportunity in Leeds. This role involves working on a challenging civil engineering project valued at 350million being delivered using the NEC contract. Key Responsibilities: Encouraging and developing a culture of commercial awareness within the team Ensuring the site team adheres to group procedures and governance Composing internal commercial reports and any other required documentation Devising valuations/applications for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract Constructing cost reports to the client with contractually compliant supporting documentation Administering subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorising subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts Preparing and managing subcontract and material procurement schedules Undertaking...

We are currently seeking experienced Civils Quantity Surveyors with strong NEC knowledge to join major HS2 schemes across the Greater Birmingham area. This opportunity is ideally suited to individuals who have worked with Tier One contractors and have proven experience managing subcontractor accounts on large-scale infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Support the commercial management of the project, ensuring all contractual notices and communications are issued accurately, on time, and in compliance with contract requirements Prepare and assess applications for payment, valuations, and cost/value reconciliations Monitor project costs and contribute to forecasting activities, including monthly reporting on value, cost, cash flow, profit/loss, and budgets Manage and agree applications for payment, and prepare or assess payment certificates Assist in risk and value management processes, identifying and analysing commercial risks and implementing...

Quantity Surveyor About the Role A leading organisation within the UK energy and infrastructure sector is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major utility and renewable energy projects across Scotland on a 12-month contract basis. This hybrid role will focus on cost control, contract administration, commercial reporting, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently while maximising profitability and commercial performance. Working closely with operational, project delivery, and commercial teams, you will help manage project finances, monitor performance against contract requirements, and support the successful delivery of infrastructure projects within a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in providing commercial insight, managing subcontractor relationships, analysing project costs and revenues, and ensuring contractual obligations are effectively administered throughout the project lifecycle....

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience on rail infrastructure reactive maintenance frameworks? Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Chesterfield (Predominantly Office Based - 4-5 Days per Week) Rate: £450 - £500 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: Until March 2027 Initially Start Date: ASAP Looking for a contract where you can play a key role in improving the commercial performance of a major rail maintenance framework? This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a high-profile Buildings & Civil maintenance framework across the Northwest and Central region. Working within a reactive maintenance environment, you'll provide senior commercial support across a large portfolio of ongoing works while helping to drive improved commercial controls and client engagement. The framework currently manages a significant volume of reactive works and requires a commercially capable individual who can work closely with...

You will be joining an established and well-respected contractor, operating within the water industry. This multi-accredited contractor delivers major clean and waste water capital programmes directly for multiple water providers, including Severn Trent Water. This is a 12 month contract opportunity (Outside IR35), predominantly site based in Solihull, with a distinct possibility of future new contracts. Job role: As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be an integral part of the commercial team, responsible for managing costs and contractual relationships pertaining to one project. Key responsibilities will include: Managing project budgets, forecasts and cost control processes Preparing and reviewing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts Administering NEC form of contract and managing change control Supporting procurement and subcontractor management Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks Working closely with...

An established Essex-based construction company is seeking a temporary Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of a new infrastructure project in Cambridge. The successful candidate will be primarily based out of the company's Tilbury office, supporting a project in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, with site attendance required approximately once per week or fortnight. This is an excellent opportunity for a QS with a few years of experience who is confident working within NEC contracts and supporting live civil engineering projects. Project Details Project Location: Huntingdon, Cambridge Project Type: Carriageway widening works to accommodate a new footway/cycleway Contract Type: NEC4 Option C Project Duration: 32 weeks Project Value: Approximately 2 million Start Date: 27 May 2026 Role Responsibilities The successful candidate will support the commercial and contractual management of the project, including: Cost management and forecasting Management of...

We are looking for a freelance/ permanent Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of our UK rail infrastructure and civil engineering contractors on one of their largest projects for TFL. Role will involve commercial management of civils and fit-out packages with a combined value of approx 6m within an overall project value of 32m. Responsibilities include commercial management and administration of subcontract packages, supporting commercial lead with cost reporting and forecasting, management and assessment of change control and compensation events under NEC3 Option C, Assisting with procurement and tendering of remaining work packages, cost management, valuations, working with project delivery, design and client teams. Approx 18 months remaining of the project with an immediate start and top rate! If yourself or someone you know is looking for work, get in touch!

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Chorley or Crewe (hybrid with site/client offices) Contract: Freelance (Outside IR35) Project: Major station upgrade project (circa £40m) Company Overview We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading UK infrastructure and construction contractor with a strong presence across rail, highways, water, and civil engineering sectors. The business operates across multiple divisions and has a well-established reputation as a Tier 1 contractor within the rail sector, delivering major infrastructure projects through long-term frameworks and joint ventures. With continued growth and diversification into new sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong pipeline of secured work. The North West division is a key region within the business, delivering projects across frameworks with major clients and expanding into new infrastructure sectors. The commercial team...

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Freelance) Location: North London (multiple sites) Contract Type: Freelance Contract Rate: £550 £650 per day INSIDE IR35 Company Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across North London. This opportunity sits with a well-established Tier 1 contractor operating across sectors including water, utilities, transport, and energy. The business delivers projects through long-term frameworks, standalone schemes, and reactive works, offering exposure to a diverse range of project types and environments. This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing commercial team on a contract basis, supporting key infrastructure projects with an immediate start. The Role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple projects across various sites in North London. This is a hands-on...

Quantity Surveyor - Water Long-Term Contract East Sussex Hybrid Working Ready to join one of the UK's largest AMP8 water programmes? We're supporting a major water sector delivery partner with the appointment of an experienced Quantity Surveyor to help deliver a substantial portfolio of clean water and wastewater projects across the South East. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering the chance to work on critical infrastructure investment programmes with a strong pipeline of work extending throughout AMP8. Why this role? You'll be joining an established commercial team responsible for delivering a diverse range of non-infrastructure projects, helping to drive commercial performance from project award through to final account. The role offers: Long-term contract security on a major water framework. Hybrid working with 3 days per week in office. Exposure to a significant AMP8 investment programme. Collaborative project teams and a strong...

How would you like to work with a well established and forever-growing civil engineering contractor? Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for their next long term, freelance role? If so, read on! My client, a market-leading principal contractor who speclialise in the civil and railway engineering are looking for a strong Senior Quantity Surveyor with 10+ years' experience to join their team and work closely with the Commerical Manager to manage a multimillion-pound scheme in Manchester. The ideal candidate will be keen to progress and develop their skills with some industry professionals who have worked in the Raliway and Civils sector for a long time. You will be able to work from home a few days a week for this role. The ideal candidate will be able to start on a 1 week-notice. Location: Manchester and Hybrid-Working Roles and responsibilities: Be responsible for initiating and leading tasks/processes Pricing up and management of utility packages and new...

Quantity Suveyor - looking for a highways Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of highways maintenance, street lighting and infrastructure projects. Quantity Surveyor to manage costs and maintain client relationships. The successful candidate will ensure commercial success by overseeing financial aspects of projects, managing risks, and collaborating with teams. Key qualifications include experience in highway or civil engineering projects, excellent negotiation skills, and proficiency in Causeway and Microsoft Office tools.

Candidate required: Freelance Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Freelance - Full Time Start date: ASAP Industry: Construction Professionals South Location: Crawley The role & about the client: ITS Construction Professionals South are recruiting on behalf of a reputable residential contractor based in Crawley for an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. This well-established contractor specialises in high-quality residential developments and bespoke projects ranging from £300k to £2m in value. Due to a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth, they are seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to support projects from pre-construction through to final account. The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial management of multiple residential projects, ensuring works are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients. This is an ASAP...

An established Essex-based construction company is seeking a temporary Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of a new infrastructure project in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a QS with a few years of experience who is confident working within NEC contracts and supporting live civil engineering projects. Project Details Project Location: Ermine Street, Huntingdon, Cambridge Project Type: Carriageway widening works to accommodate a new footway/cycleway Contract Type: NEC4 Option C Project Duration: 32 weeks Project Value: Approximately 2 million Start Date: 27 May 2026 Role Responsibilities The successful candidate will support the commercial and contractual management of the project, including: Cost management and forecasting Management of subcontractor accounts Valuations and payment applications Compensation event administration under NEC4 Change control and commercial reporting Assisting with cost/value reconciliation Supporting...

Are you a Project Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor with NEC Contract experience on Rail Infrastructure? Do you have experience working contractor-side on infrastructure schemes? Job Title: Project Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor (Rail) Location: Cardiff (Hybrid - flexible working available) Rate: £350 - £450 per day (IR35 dependant on assessment) Contract: Long-Term Contract Opportunity Start Date: ASAP Looking for a long-term rail commercial contract where you can take ownership of major NEC rail projects within a growing and flexible business? This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support delivery across a portfolio of rail infrastructure projects, including a £3m Access for All design & build scheme and a long-term ticket validator and gate programme running through to 2027/2028. Where you will add value: - Managing commercial activities across NEC rail infrastructure projects - Supporting delivery of NEC...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure Project (Kent) An established and highly respected infrastructure and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major power and utilities project based at Kingsnorth Power Station near Rochester, Kent. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for delivering complex civil engineering and energy infrastructure schemes across the UK. Known for its collaborative culture, long-term project pipeline, and commitment to developing its people, the company offers the chance to work on high-profile works with genuine career progression opportunities beyond the initial project duration. Location Kingsnorth Power Station, ME3 9NJ Duration Immediate start through to Spring 2027, with strong potential for future framework projects and/or a permanent position. Project Scope Overhead line reconductoring works (self-delivery) Civils enabling works...

QUANTITY SURVEYOR Eastern Region / Chelmsford, Essex Hybrid Working £400 - £500 per day (Inside IR35) A major civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking to strengthen its commercial team with the appointment of an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a growing portfolio of framework projects across the Eastern region. The business delivers long-term infrastructure works across highways, clean water and local authority frameworks, offering a strong pipeline of secured work and a flexible approach to hybrid working. This is a hands-on commercial role suited to someone with a strong main contractor background who is confident operating within NEC environments and managing multiple live projects at once. The Role • Contract administration under NEC • Subcontractor procurement and package management • Managing subcontract accounts through to final account • Cost reporting and forecasting • Managing compensation events and commercial risk • Working...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Oldham Location: Oldham Rate: 575- 600 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: 3-6 Month Contract Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days working from home We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure programme delivering drainage works on the SDS North West Framework. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing commercial team on a long-term framework with an immediate start available. The successful candidate will play a key role in commercial management, contract administration, cost control, and performance reporting, ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual and financial requirements. Key Responsibilities Pre-Contract Responsibilities Support tender activity and supplier engagement processes Work closely with Procurement teams to define work packages and contract terms Assist with tender evaluations and contract award recommendations...

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...