32 quantity surveyor civils jobs found

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...

Long term freelance opportunities inside IR35 exist for Quantity Surveyors on a MOD project in Plymouth. Due to the nature of the project, candidates will be required to undergo a BPSS check which can take up to 8 weeks. Eligible candidates must hold a NATO or MISWG passport and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years This post offers a lodge allowance of £50/day gross As a Quantity Surveyor, your duties will include Provide commercial input including financial and contractual performance forecasts to the management team. Help ensure that business targets and KPI s are met / exceeded. Ensure cash flow is maximised including ensuring payments are made and received on time. Preparation and review of monthly cost reports for area, together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members Forecasting and monitoring spend against approved Client budgets. Physical measurement of works and agreement of same with client and...

Freelance: to 500 per day Ltd (Inside 1r35). Based: City of London A global civils contractor who have been involved in some of the most prestigious projects in the UK are seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor for a major rail infrastructure project. The suitable individual will take up a key role in looking and tying up sub-contract orders and placement for key packages like earthworks and structures, reporting into the Commercial Manager. Required Background: Ability to manage large, complex civils packages Ideally worked for a tier 1 contractor Strong NEC and major infrastructure experience (in the UK) Good client interfacing skills Degree qualified or Chartered Strong reporting and contract administration skills

A freelance project quantity surveyor is required for start immediately to work on a key project based in central Leeds The requirement is work within a Tier 1 type contracting environment where you will report to a senior for a period of 4 months initially, with the potential for a longer-term requirement depending on performance and workload. To be considered for this post you should fit the following criteria; Have a proven track record operating at a Project QS level with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Have a background within large newbuild build projects, with elements of civils works. Ability to turn your hand to a variety of commercial activities, dependent on the specific needs of the project. Be comfortable dealing with sub-contractor procurement. Available for an immediate / quick start. If you would like to be considered for this role, please send an up to date CV detailing your recent employment and associated references to underpin...

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...

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!

Freelance Quantity Surveyor Heavy Civils Location: York Contract Type: Freelance Duration: Ongoing Rate: Dependant on Experience The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a heavy civils scheme based in York. The project primarily involves pipeline installation and manhole construction, forming part of a wider infrastructure programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a QS with strong civils experience to join a well-established team and play a key role in the commercial management of the project. Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee all commercial aspects of the project Measurement and valuation of works (primarily pipelines and manholes) Subcontractor procurement, administration, and payments Preparation of applications for payment and final accounts Cost forecasting, reporting, and budget control Identification and management of variations and change events Liaising with site teams,...

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...

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...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - HS2 Civils & Tunnels Location: Between Water Orton & Curzon Street, Birmingham Rate: 530- 550 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: Until 31st December Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office/site, 2 days home working Hours: 40 hours per week We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major HS2 infrastructure scheme delivering complex tunnel, civils, and cross passage packages between Water Orton and Curzon Street. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key commercial activities on a flagship infrastructure project, working within an established commercial team on long-term major works. Key Responsibilities Leading the commercial management of subcontract packages Managing CVRs, forecasting, and monthly commercial reporting Administering NEC3 Option C contracts and compensation events Supporting delivery teams across civils, tunnel, and cross passage works...

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage the commercial aspects of a 50M Civils and utilities package on a major framework package in Kent. They will work within the commercial team, liaising with all project sections, and report to the Commercial Manager. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, problem-solving skills, and effective communication. A flexible work approach is welcomed. This is an Immediate start freelance role for 6-12 months and paid PAYE UMBRELLA Hybrid working is available with 2 days per week from home. Previous Main Contractor Experience on civils framework highly desirable Essential experience in NEC 4 option E (option A / B subcontract packages also relevant) Experience in subcontract packages and direct labour management required. Responsibilities include: Managing commercial personnel responsible for contract and subcontract administration, supply chain management, document control, cost control, commercial...

Quantity Surveyor - HS2 Civils & Tunnels Location: Between Water Orton & Curzon Street, Birmingham Rate: 500- 520 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: Until 31st December Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office/site, 2 days home working Hours: 40 hours per week We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure project delivering complex civils, tunnel, and cross passage works on HS2. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading contractor on a high-profile programme with an immediate start available. The successful candidate will support the commercial delivery of major civils packages, working closely with operational teams and subcontractors to ensure effective commercial management across the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Managing subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account Supporting CVR processes and monthly commercial reporting Assisting with...

Quantity Surveyor - West Midlands - Local Authority Working with a client looking for an experinced Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of light and heavy rail infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include, cost management, forecasting, contract administration, procurement support and maintaining commercial control across project delivery Candidates should have experience within rail, civils or infrastructure projects. With a knowledge of NEC contracts and strong commercial skills.

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 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...

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...

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....

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...