78 senior quantity surveyor quantity surveyor jobs found

Rate: £61 per hour Umbrella Location: CO10 (Suffolk) Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office IR35: Inside IR35 Length of Contract: Until 4 April 2027 Start: ASAP Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next contract opportunity within a major infrastructure environment? We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure contractor based from their project office in Assington, Suffolk. You will be responsible for the commercial management of works, helping to control project costs, maximise value and ensure the required commercial and contractual standards are maintained. The position will involve working closely with the wider project team and managing commercial activities from procurement through to final account. Job Role Managing and monitoring subcontractor commercial activities Preparing activity and resource schedules Reviewing contract programmes and supporting delay and...

Rate: £450-£550 per day (Umbrella PAYE) Location: Cornwall Working Pattern: 45 hours per week Length of Contract: Until June 2027 Start: ASAP Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with NEC and Power/Substation experience looking for your next contract opportunity within the Transmission & Distribution sector? We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major energy infrastructure contractor, supporting the commercial delivery of a National Grid substation project. You will work closely with the project and commercial teams, taking responsibility for the day-to-day commercial management of the works. This will include NEC contract administration, cost control, CVRs, forecasting, compensation events, subcontractor management and commercial reporting. Previous substation or power sector experience is essential for this requirement, alongside strong practical knowledge of NEC contracts. Job Role Managing the commercial aspects of...

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...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways sector South of England (hybrid role, mainly work from home) Around 475 per day, indicative determination of Outside IR35 6 month initial contract We are looking to appoint a contract Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing highways service provider. The role focuses on contract administration, change management and payments under NEC, mainly Options A and E with some B, and involves no procurement or subcontract management. SDF framework and highways sector experience is preferred, particularly if you have previous experience in operating at the subcontractor level. You can be based anywhere in the South (M3 / M4 corridors would be great) and you will work remotely most of the week, travelling when needed and coming into the office for month end. Please apply with a copy of your CV (it doesn't have to be up to date) to find out more. "People Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor Kent Freelance Outside IR35 About the Company Our client is a well-established major contractor delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure schemes across the UK. Due to ongoing workload within their highways division, they are looking to strengthen the commercial team on a project in the Kent area with an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor. The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility on a highways scheme in Kent. Working closely with the project and commercial teams, you will manage the day-to-day commercial requirements of the scheme, including subcontractor management, cost control, forecasting, valuations, change management and reporting. The position would suit a strong Senior QS with a background in highways or major civil engineering who is comfortable operating independently within a busy project environment. Key Responsibilities...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor Birmingham Site Based Outside IR35 Ongoing Contract About the Company Our client is an established civil engineering contractor delivering complex construction and infrastructure schemes. Due to ongoing project requirements, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor. The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a site-based assignment in Birmingham. The role will suit a commercially strong QS with a solid civil engineering background and extensive experience working with NEC contracts. You will take responsibility for the commercial management of works, working closely with the project and operational teams to maintain strong cost control and contractual performance. Key Responsibilities Commercial management of civil engineering works Administration of NEC contracts and contractual obligations...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Interim) 6-Month Contract Immediate Start 600 per day Inside / Outside IR35 Rates Available West Midlands Hybrid Working (3 Days On-Site) CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will take place ASAP. Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who thrives in challenging project environments and can confidently protect client interests on complex residential schemes? This is an opportunity to join a busy team reporting directly into the Strategic Lead, taking ownership of a high-profile remediation project requiring immediate commercial expertise. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor , you will play a critical role in driving commercial outcomes on a complex residential development involving remediation, cladding, and high-rise works. You'll be brought in to tackle a backlog of variations and RFIs, challenge contractors robustly, and ensure value for money is achieved throughout the project lifecycle. This is an ideal opportunity...

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...

First Task Professional are working with an established contractor delivering major power infrastructure works in the Highlands and are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor for a substation project near Beauly. Please note this contract is inside IR35 only. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Senior QS to join a project within Scotland's expanding electricity transmission network. Key Responsibilities: Taking responsibility for the commercial management of substation construction works. Managing subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account. Preparation of monthly valuations, cost reports and forecasts. Managing variations, compensation events and contractual correspondence. Monitoring project expenditure and identifying commercial risks. Liaising with site management, engineering teams and project stakeholders. Requirements: Demonstrable experience in a Senior...

First Task Professional are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major power infrastructure project in Turriff, Aberdeenshire. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the commercial aspects of a substation construction project, working closely with the project delivery team to ensure effective cost management, contractual compliance and commercial performance. Please note this role is inside IR35 only Key Responsibilities: Managing the commercial delivery of a power substation project Subcontractor procurement, management and payment applications. Preparation and management of valuations, variations and final accounts. Cost forecasting, reporting and budget management. Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities. Working closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure commercial targets are achieved. Requirements: Proven experience as a...

Job Title: Project Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor (Freelance) Base Location: Surrey (Regional Office & Active Developments) Contract Length: 12 Months (Strong likelihood of extension) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Day Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Negotiable based on experience) Role Overview A major FTSE-listed national housebuilder is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor for a long-term freelance assignment based out of their Surrey regional office. In this role, you will take full commercial ownership of an active traditional housing development while concurrently front-ending the tendering and commercial setup for one to two upcoming schemes. You will also be supported by-and responsible for mentoring-a dedicated Apprentice Quantity Surveyor. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership: Take commercial lead on an active traditional build residential development, driving cost management, cash flow, and overall...

Location: South Gloucestershire Rate: £450 - £550 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: Temporary, 9 November 2026 - 28 May 2027 Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 Sector: Energy - Transmission & Distribution Carrington West is working with a leading energy and network infrastructure services provider to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for their Iron Acton substation project. This is an additional capacity role, joining the existing commercial team to strengthen NEC4 change management on a high-profile transmission project. You'll work alongside and report to the current Senior Quantity Surveyor overseeing the project, focusing mainly on pricing and submitting Compensation Events. Key Responsibilities Pricing, preparing and submitting Compensation Events (CEs) under NEC4 Managing the change process in line with NEC4 contract requirements and timescales Assessing Defined Cost and supporting accurate cost reporting...

Randstad is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a premier regional civil engineering main contractor in the Swindon area. This role can be tailored for either a competent QS looking to step up or an established Senior QS to take commercial ownership across major heavy earthworks, highways, and infrastructure schemes. The Role Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will manage the commercial health of key civil engineering packages from inception through to final accounts. Your day-to-day will involve: Contract Administration: Managing standard forms of civil engineering contracts (predominantly NEC3/NEC4), overseeing early warnings, compensation events, and variations. Cost Control & Forecasting: Preparing monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasts, cost-to-complete reports, and commercial reconciliations. Subcontractor Management: Procuring specialist supply chain partners, assessing monthly payment applications, and issuing...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contract) Mansfield Outside IR35 Circa 400/day Contract until Christmas A growing multidisciplinary consultancy based in Mansfield is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a key bid project through a busy period up until Christmas. This opportunity will focus on providing commercial support on a bid involving a bespoke form of contract and non-standard methods of measurement. The successful candidate will work closely with the existing commercial team and play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of tender submissions and commercial activities. Key Responsibilities Provide commercial support on a live bid project. Review and interpret bespoke contract documentation. Prepare cost estimates, valuations and commercial submissions. Assist with commercial risk management and contract administration. Support tender and bid activities from a commercial perspective. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders...

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major healthcare construction project in RCT. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute QS to take a leading role in the financial and contractual management of a significant project within a live healthcare environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead the commercial and contractual management of the project from procurement through to final account. Manage sub-contract packages. Manage project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow. Prepare, review and negotiate variations, valuations and interim payments. Oversee subcontractor procurement, payments and final account negotiations. Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities and contractual issues. Work closely with the project management and delivery teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved. Maintain accurate commercial records and provide regular financial...

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...

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....

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial management of civil engineering projects, ensuring strong financial performance, effective cost control and contractual compliance. The successful candidate will identify commercial opportunities, manage project risks and provide support and guidance to project teams. Key Responsibilities Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts, cash flow and monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs). Prepare commercial reports, cost plans and applications for payment. Oversee main contracts and subcontract agreements, with experience in NEC and IChemE forms. Lead subcontract procurement, negotiations, account management and final account settlements. Identify commercial risks and opportunities, maximising value while protecting business interests. Maintain compliance with commercial procedures and reporting requirements. Build effective relationships with clients,...

We are working with a leading main contractor delivering multiple commercial construction schemes, looking to recruit an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial management of earthworks, groundworks and associated civil engineering packages. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage high-value subcontract packages across multiple projects, with individual packages valued up to 20m. Your Day-To-Day Duties: Managing the commercial delivery of earthworks, groundworks and civil engineering packages across multiple industrial schemes Overseeing subcontract procurement, tender analysis and package negotiations Reviewing and agreeing subcontractor applications for payment and valuations Managing variations, change control and additional works Monitoring package costs, forecasting and reporting against project budgets Managing subcontractor accounts through to final account agreement Identifying and managing commercial and contractual...

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...