16 senior quantity surveyor commercial lead jobs found

Leading international engineering company is looking for either a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level candidate for a long term contract opportunity. This position will see you work on a major engineering programme in Dublin which is being delivered from the UK but, will require travel to Ireland for a couple of days every fortnight with all expenses paid. We are looking for candidates who ideally have experience of procurement through to contract management using the NEC contract within a rail or infrastructure sector. Key Responsibilities: Manage, monitor and report on commercial and cost reporting aspects of allocated projects and portfolio of works Support the programme and project teams to ensure full compliance with contract and corporate governance rules Lead on commercial review and valuation of contractor applications for payment in accordance with contractual terms and conditions and contractual entitlement Provide proactive advice and...

Leading international engineering company is looking for either a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level candidate for a long term contract opportunity. This position will see you work on a major engineering programme in Dublin which is being delivered from the UK but, will require travel to Ireland for a couple of days every fortnight with all expenses paid. We are looking for candidates who ideally have experience of procurement through to contract management using the NEC contract within a rail or infrastructure sector. Key Responsibilities: Manage, monitor and report on commercial and cost reporting aspects of allocated projects and portfolio of works Support the programme and project teams to ensure full compliance with contract and corporate governance rules Lead on commercial review and valuation of contractor applications for payment in accordance with contractual terms and conditions and contractual entitlement Provide proactive advice and...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take the lead on a high-profile highways project on the South Coast? This is a standout freelance opportunity in Kent offering LTD payment, with the chance to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure works. We're seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic project team on a major highways scheme in Kent. You'll be commercially responsible for overseeing project costs, contracts, and financial performance, ensuring value is maximised and risks are effectively managed throughout the lifecycle of the works. This role offers: Competitive day rate (LTD) Long-term contract potential Involvement in a significant highways infrastructure project Autonomy and influence within a professional, collaborative team You'll bring: Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on highways or civil engineering projects Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Freelance (CIS) - 450/day - Onsite A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure project at the forefront of the UK's transition to renewable energy. This role is based on a landmark offshore wind development off the Suffolk coast, forming a critical part of Britain's national grid upgrade and clean energy strategy. The project will enable the transmission of up to 1GW of offshore wind power-enough to supply nearly one million homes-making it a key contributor to the UK's net zero ambitions. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering the onshore substation works, ensuring robust commercial management across a complex and high-value engineering environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead commercial and contractual management of onshore substation works Oversee cost planning, forecasting, and reporting Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and accounts...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Sizewell C (On-Site, Saxmundham - 5 Days per Week) Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk Working Pattern: Full-time, site-based (5 days per week) Morson Edge is proud to be supporting a major delivery partner on one of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure projects - Sizewell C. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Geotechnical Sub-Alliance (GSA), a critical workstream responsible for enabling the main construction phase through specialist ground engineering techniques. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key commercial role within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary alliance environment, contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of complex civil engineering works including piling, diaphragm walling, soil mixing, and grouting. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will act as a key member of the commercial team on site in Saxmundham, taking ownership of core commercial activities while...

Job title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Freelance) Location: Poole, Dorset Expected Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 Years Contract Type: Available on a 3 years fixed-term contract or Day Rate (outside IR35) About the Project We are commencing a major £35m commercial-to-residential redevelopment project in Poole, scheduled to begin in March 2026 and run for approximately 3 years. This is a high-profile conversion scheme with complex phasing, stakeholder coordination, and significant procurement and cost-management responsibilities. To support the Senior Project QS, we are seeking an experienced, locally-based Quantity Surveyor to act as the daily commercial lead on site and client facing. Role Overview The Quantity Surveyor will manage day-to-day commercial activity, ensuring accurate cost control, robust documentation, and smooth communication with the Senior Project QS and the wider project team. You'll be the commercial presence on site each day, responsible...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Dorset Long-term exciting apartment project Lead a commercial team working on a construction management contract New project with experienced developer and long-term client Can work fixed-term or outside IR35 The project is a 300+ unit development consisting of apartments and leisure facilities. You will lead the on-site commercial operations working closely with the client team with support from a visiting Commercial Manager. The project is a nine-storey building and the work is predominately internal alteration works with the existing structure being maintained. For more information please do not hesitate to make contact as shortlisting will commence immediately. This is a major commercial-to-residential conversion across multiple phases,you will take full commercial ownership of the project on site, taking responsibility for its commercial outcomes working closely with the partnered developer from start to finish. Please call...

Role Overview An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading organisation delivering complex infrastructure and construction projects. You will take a key commercial lead across projects, ensuring effective cost control, contract administration, and risk management, with a particular focus on NEC contracts (Option E) and cost-reimbursable frameworks. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial management of projects from tender stage through to final account Administer NEC contracts (Option E), ensuring compliance and best practice Manage compensation events, variations, and change control processes Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts Monitor and forecast project costs, budgets, and cash flow Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities Provide strategic commercial input to project delivery teams Build and maintain strong client, subcontractor, and stakeholder relationships Support...

Quantity Surveyor Freelance / Contract Rate: £350 £450 per day (CIS or Ltd Co.) Location: Poole, Dorset Project: £35m Commercial-to-Residential Conversion Contract Length: c. 3 years Start Date: March 2026 Working Pattern: Full-time, site-based (Mon Fri) Reporting To: Senior Project Quantity Surveyor (visiting fortnightly) The Opportunity Joshua Robert Recruitment is supporting a major £35 million commercial-to-residential redevelopment in Poole, commencing March 2026. This flagship, multi-phase scheme requires a strong, self-sufficient Quantity Surveyor to act as the daily commercial lead on site , working closely with a Senior Project QS who will attend fortnightly. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced freelance QS seeking long-term contract stability on a complex, high-profile project. The Role As the on-site commercial representative, you will take ownership of day-to-day quantity surveying functions, ensuring tight cost...

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in NEC contracts and leadership? Have you worked extensively with Network Rail and led junior commercial teams? Rate: £450/day - Umbrella, Inside IR35 Location: Sidcup, Kent (Hybrid - 2-3 days in the office per week; occasional travel to Blackfriars) Duration: 6 months, potential to go permanent This is an excellent opportunity to join a rail contractor delivering work on the CP7 frameworks, covering reactive, emergency, and civils based rail works. The ideal candidate will have experience working on Network Rail and NEC contracts. Requirements for Senior Quantity Surveyor: 7+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor Significant experience working with Network Rail (essential) Strong experience with NEC contracts (Option C & E preferred) Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior commercial staff Background working for a Tier 1 contractor (strongly preferred) Degree in...

We are working with a major civil engineering contractor who has recently secured a National Highways framework. As a result of this award, there is an immediate and ongoing requirement to strengthen the commercial team. The first project under the framework is mobilising in the East Midlands, with commercial operations led from Peterborough. These roles will report directly into the Commercial Director, offering strong exposure and long-term opportunity within the business. The Role We are seeking experienced freelance Quantity Surveying professionals at QS, Senior QS and Managing QS level to support the commercial delivery of highways and infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities will include: Commercial management of National Highways projects Cost control, forecasting and reporting Subcontractor procurement and commercial management Valuations, variations and final accounts Supporting early-stage works and ECI activities where required Reporting directly...

Job Title: Project Quantity Surveyor Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: £400 per day Company Overview We are recruiting for a Project Quantity Surveyor to support delivery across a portfolio of rail infrastructure works in the Cambridge region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of secured rail projects, offering long-term contract potential and exposure to high-profile schemes within the sector. The Role As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will take a lead role in managing the commercial aspects of rail projects, ensuring effective cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Working across sites in Hatfield and Cambridge, you will collaborate closely with operational teams and stakeholders to drive commercial performance and support successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities • Full commercial management of assigned rail...

Quantity Surveyor HS2 Rail & Civils Location: West Ruislip / North Ruislip (HS2 Site Office) Rate: £500 - £600 per day ( Inside IR35 ) Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days On-Site / 2 Days WFH) Sector: Rail & Heavy Civil Engineering Client: Tier 1 Main Contractor / JV The Opportunity: We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier 1 flagship project on the HS2 central section. Based out of the West Ruislip/North Ruislip hubs, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multi-million-pound work packages spanning major rail infrastructure and heavy civil engineering. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering a market-leading day rate and a flexible hybrid working model, perfect for a commercial professional used to the fast-paced environment of a "mega-project." Key Responsibilities & Duties Working as part of a high-performing commercial team, your duties will include: NEC4 Contract Administration: Manage...

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the Southeast's fastest growing civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure contractors, offering their clients a one-stop-shop to design, build and maintain their projects and infrastructure, through their own in-house expertise and workforce. Due to new sector and project wins, they have an immediate need for a Quantity Surveyor to join their established and growing head office commercial team. Specialising in the delivery of enabling and civil engineering works to the infrastructure and construction sectors, they are looking for the ideal candidate to have strong self-delivery project experience. Freelance Quantity Surveyor roles and responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for managing your own projects and packages of work. Day to day commercial administration of the projects &/or packages under NEC. Reviewing progress on site in line with commercials and...

Pinnacle are looking to speak to Senior Quantity Surveyors, with a strong background in rail infrastructure , specifically across civil engineering and signalling projects . This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional to support high-profile rail programmes, ensuring robust cost control, contract management, and project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead all commercial and contractual aspects of rail projects, from pre-contract through to final account Prepare, review, and manage cost plans, budgets, and forecasts Administer contracts (e.g. NEC forms) including compensation events and variations Conduct value engineering and cost optimisation exercises Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and final accounts Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting Support project teams in risk management and mitigation strategies Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams Requirements Proven...

Are you ready to leave your mark on a historic transformation? A large steel producer is seeking an ambitious and established Quantity Surveyor to join a new project. This isn't just another construction job; it is a monumental effort to modernise and revitalise the UK steel making sector. If you are a commercial powerhouse with a passion for heavy industry and a drive for excellence, we want you at the heart of this legacy project in South Wales. Location : Port Talbot (4 days site-based, 1 day remote) Salary/Rate : 25.00 - 31.60 per hour Inside IR35 (Up to 60,000) Duration : Fixed term until March 2028 Schedule : Mon-Fri, 08:30-16:45 Mon-Thu and 08:30-15:45 Fri Key Responsibilities You will lead the commercial and contractual management of large-scale construction and civil engineering works. Your day-to-day will involve: Budgeting : Preparing and reporting on project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans. Contract Management : Negotiating...