16 jobs found in Sheffield

My high profile tier one construction and civil engineering client is looking for an senior quantity surveyor to join their flagship rail project in Greater Manchester. Candidate Responsibilities: Deliver accurate commercial reporting and forecasting in line with agreed timescales and profitability targets. Ensure contract cost, quality, time, and value objectives are achieved. Manage subcontractor accounts end-to-end, including procurement, valuations, variations, payments, and final accounts. Ensure subcontractor payments and commercial matters are managed fairly and in accordance with contract terms. Identify, measure and price change. Maintain accurate commercial data within project management systems and reporting tools. Ensure full compliance with contractual requirements, business processes, and governance standards. Build effective working relationships with Delivery, Operations and Supply Chain teams to support customer and operational objectives....

FREELANCE Quantity Surveyor role, MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR Your new company You'll be working with a respected main contractor delivering complex projects across the built environment. They are currently in the final stages of a scheme that was originally expected to be straightforward but has since developed delays, claims, and commercial pressures. With the project approaching its close, they require an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who can step in immediately and take full commercial control to drive the job over the finish line. Your new roleYou will take the lead on all commercial and contractual aspects of the project, ensuring it is closed out efficiently, accurately, and profitably. Key responsibilities include: Managing and negotiating claims Handling delay analysis and associated commercial impacts Closing down the project and finalising the account Identifying, managing, and mitigating commercial and contractual risks Managing client relationships and...

Temporary job-building surveyor JOB TITLE: Building SurveyorLOCATION: East Leicestershire and Rutland area RATE: £300 Umbrella per day A local authority commercial property services have an immediate temporary need for an experienced Building Surveyor. Working within Property Services, this role is entirely focused on planned capital works and refurbishment projects across the varied council property portfolio. Reporting in to Senior Management, you will attend update and progress meetings. Job Duties: As a Building Surveyor, you will be involved in inspecting defects and planning remedial works arising from these. Preparing scopes of works and budget costing of planned works and presenting these for consideration and approval. Organising and checking statutory compliance inspections across the authorities' buildings and then costing works along with arranging remedial works arising. The majority of the projects ar £50k or under but there are many, so being able to work on...

Quantity Surveyor Your new company A specialist building envelope contractor delivering full facade, cladding and EWI solutions across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects. They support clients from early design through to installation, offering technically robust systems and a strong track record of delivering high-quality external envelope packages. Your new role You'll take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of cladding and facade schemes, managing costs from tender through to final account. Your duties will include procurement of subcontract packages, valuations, variations, CVRs, forecasting and commercial reporting. You'll work closely with design and operations teams to support value engineering, manage risk and ensure projects remain commercially secure. You'll also build strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners, representing the business professionally on all commercial matters. What you'll need to succeed Experience as a Quantity...

6-Month Temporary Contract (Potential to Extend) Full-time Manchester An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Building Surveyor to join a large and complex estate environment on an initial 6-month temporary contract, with the strong potential for extension.This role is ideally suited to a candidate who can hit the ground running and is confident delivering refurbishment, alteration and minor works projects within a fast-paced, stakeholder-rich setting. Your new role Working as part of a well-established projects team, you will provide a building surveying design and project management service across a diverse portfolio of live schemes. Your responsibilities will include: Managing multiple refurbishment, alteration and planned maintenance projects simultaneously Leading projects from brief development through to completion Producing cost-effective design solutions and technical documentation Acting as Contract Administrator under JCT forms of...

Quantity Surveyor Immediate Start 6 Months + Freelance Sandwell Up to £450 per day (Outside IR35) Your new company A growing organisation within the infrastructure and utilities sector, delivering essential projects across key regional frameworks. The business has a strong pipeline of work and offers a collaborative environment alongside the opportunity to take ownership of your projects. Your new role You will join on an initial 6-month contract as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, supporting the commercial delivery of ongoing projects. This role is primarily site-based in the Sandwell region, with some flexibility around hybrid working where required. You will be responsible for managing project accounts, including cost control, valuations, and variations. The role will require a high level of independence, as you'll be trusted to manage your own workload, with occasional support from junior team members where available. What you'll need to succeed...

To deliver services and outcomes identified through the Chief Executive's or Property and Assets work plan and deliver resources to meet priorities and objectives or as otherwise directed Client Details This organisation operates within the public sector and is involved in the construction industry. As a mid-sized entity, it focuses on delivering essential services to the community and maintaining high standards in all its projects. Description Support the Senior Building Surveyor in delivering the Council's Property and Assets objectives through effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Maintain and develop professional knowledge, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations. Assist in coordinating team activities, providing guidance and supervision where required. Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively to a range of stakeholders. Produce accurate reports, briefings, and presentations to support decision-making....

Quantity Surveyor Immediate Start Freelance 6 Months + Up to £350 per day (Outside IR35) Birmingham Your new company A well-established contractor operating within the infrastructure sector is seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support ongoing project delivery. With a strong pipeline of work across the UK, this organisation delivers key projects within M&E frameworks. Your new role As a Freelance Quantity Surveyor, you will be supporting commercial activities across live projects, working closely with operational teams to ensure effective cost management and contract administration. You will be involved in managing NEC contracts, handling variations, valuations, and reporting, while ensuring projects remain commercially compliant and profitable. This is an ongoing contract position with an immediate start available. What you'll need to succeed Minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor Proven experience working with NEC...

Quantity Surveyor - Freelance - Immediate Start - Birmingham - Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35) Your new company You will be joining the commercial team of a well-established organisation delivering a wide range of highways maintenance works across the Birmingham region. The commercial function oversees financial governance and cost control for ongoing maintenance programmes, working closely with internal operational teams and a diverse network of supply-chain partners. The environment is professional, structured and focused on delivering value, ensuring compliance and maintaining excellent contract management across all live works. Your new role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of highways maintenance schemes, working closely alongside a Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will be responsible for cost management, value engineering, estimating, managing valuations, negotiating and agreeing variations, handling subcontractor accounts and supporting...

temporary job-building surveyor for MOD bases - housing refurbishment Building Surveyor - Void Refurbishment MidlandsContract: Approx. 3 months £24 -28 per hour + holiday pay (equiv salary -£50,000-£55,000) We are seeking Void Refurbishment Surveyors to support a major survey programme for the Ministry of defence across the UK, covering the West Midlands. This programme involves assessing residential properties as they move through void refurbishment stages, focusing on building fabric condition and life cycle replacement decisions.This is an excellent opportunity for qualified surveyors, building pathology specialists, or those with strong building fabric experience (including those transitioning from trade backgrounds).This role requires security vetting at BPSS level. Key Responsibilities Carry out void refurbishment surveys on residential properties for current serving military personnel and their families across designated regions.Assess the condition and life cycle status of...

Temporary Job - pre-construction building surveying/contract administration MOD Pre-Construction Building Surveyor/ Project Manager - MOD Housing Project Rate: £24-£28 per hour + holiday pay (equivalent to £50-55k salary benchmark) Location: desk-based, with surveys and visits to an RAF base Contract length: 3months + Are you from a property or construction background with the knowledge of building fabric to carry out condition surveys on MOD Housing? Also, are you good with spreadsheets? Does the idea of crafting complex documents - providing technical support, budgeting, tender list documentation, specifications, and site plans sound of interest? If so this role is absolutely for you. We are seeking an exceptionally detail-driven Pre-Construction individual to assist on a large-scale refurbishment of the MOD housing estate. Working closely with the commercial and delivery team, these projects range from refurbishing multiple properties with general works, ranging from 50+ at a...

An Interim Building Surveyor job in Worcestershire paying up to £35 per hour UMB Your new company Hays are delighted to be supporting a key local authority client based in Worcestershire in recruiting experienced Building Surveyors to join their team on an initial 6-month assignment (potential of extension to 12 months and further) to support with the delivery of a key 3-year planned works project. Your new role This interim opportunity will see you conduct general building pathology and condition surveys of external properties, utilising your strong background as a building surveyor to create detailed reports, and recommendations based on the condition of assets. This role will be predominantly office and site-based, where you can expect three days per week out conducting surveys with two days set aside for report writing, with some hybrid working flexibility here. You will utilise your strong background and understanding of the costs associated with planned works programmes...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Your new role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of AMP8 projects, ensuring robust cost control, accurate forecasting and effective subcontract management. Your role will include: Full commercial oversight of water and wastewater infrastructure schemes Managing NEC contracts and ensuring compliance with framework processes Cost reporting, CVRs, forecasting and budget management Subcontract procurement, negotiation and administration Working closely with project managers, planners and operational teams Providing commercial leadership and supporting junior QS staff. This position is office-based in Durham, with travel to Northumbrian Water sites as required. The rate is negotiable depending on experience. What you'll need to succeed Strong experience as a Quantity Surveyor within utilities, water frameworks or civil engineering Proven ability to manage NEC contracts and framework-based...

Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Senior Building Control Surveyor within a Local Authority client based in Cambridgeshire. The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (3 days on-site per week), and £629.96 Umbrella per day, with a contract length of 6 months+. Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below: Securing the health, safety, welfare and convenience of persons in or about buildings and of others who may be affected by buildings or matters connected with building 2Deliver and promote the health safety and welfare of people in and around buildings, in line with relevant legislation and regulations Effectively engage with site management, builders, external partners and applicants and Council staff at all stages of the building control process, to offer advice and ensure that all decisions and actions comply with the Council's policies, the requirements of the Building Regulations and/or associated legislation and regulations...

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a major highways programme across the North West. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established project team on a significant civil engineering project, taking responsibility for key commercial activities from project delivery through to final account. Working closely with the Commercial Manager and operational teams, you will play a pivotal role in managing project costs, maximising value recovery, administering NEC contracts, and ensuring strong commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial performance of highways and civil engineering projects Produce and maintain CVRs, forecasts, and commercial reports Administer subcontract accounts from procurement through to final account Manage compensation events, variations, and change control processes Review and administer NEC contracts...

Temp-to-Perm Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS's Immediate Luton Office Based Long Term Your new company A leading infrastructure and construction business delivering major projects within the water and utilities sector. With a strong order book and projects secured for the long term, the organisation offers stability, clear progression routes and the opportunity to work within a collaborative, high-performing environment on complex, multidisciplinary schemes. Your new role You will take full commercial responsibility for a defined section of a major infrastructure project, supporting delivery across a complex and evolving scheme from early design through to completion. This role will involve end-to-end commercial management, including procurement, subcontract administration, cost control and final accounts. You will play a key role in managing risk and opportunity, while contributing to key reporting processes such as cashflow forecasting, CVR and financial forecasting....