271 lead quantity surveyor jobs found

Lead Quantity Surveyor Contract Length: Initial 6 months (possible extension) Location : UK Wide / Hybrid Working - Willingness to travel Pay Rate: 500 per day via Umbrella Inside IR35 We're supporting a leading organisation within the UK energy and infrastructure sector in the search for an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile portfolio of capital projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior commercial professional who thrives in a strategic, advisory role. Rather than being tied to a single project, you'll provide commercial leadership and support across multiple live projects, acting as the go-to escalation point for Quantity Surveyors and project teams. With projects spanning various stages of development, from FEED and design through to construction delivery, you'll have the opportunity to influence major investment programmes and play a key role in commercial decision-making. Key Responsibilities As Lead Quantity...

Lead Quantity Surveyor Contract Length: Initial 6 months (possible extension) Location : UK Wide / Hybrid Working - Willingness to travel Pay Rate: 500 per day via Umbrella Inside IR35 We're supporting a leading organisation within the UK energy and infrastructure sector in the search for an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile portfolio of capital projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior commercial professional who thrives in a strategic, advisory role. Rather than being tied to a single project, you'll provide commercial leadership and support across multiple live projects, acting as the go-to escalation point for Quantity Surveyors and project teams. With projects spanning various stages of development, from FEED and design through to construction delivery, you'll have the opportunity to influence major investment programmes and play a key role in commercial decision-making. Key Responsibilities As Lead Quantity...

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Lead Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Hertfordshire (Mix of Office & Site Based with occasional flexibility for home working) Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 85,000- 100,000 basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus. Company & Project: A profitable and stable Tier 1 Main Contractor operating across Hertfordshire and bordering counties are currently looking to grow their commercial team with a Lead Quantity Surveyor. Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education, Healthcare, Commercial and Leisure. The Lead Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects valued at c 30m- 60m, joining at the pre-construction stage. Duties & Responsibilities: Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages. This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable...

Lead Quantity Surveyor Luton, LU1 Specialist Contractor 2m Heritage/Restoration Project Permanent Location: Luton & London Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Working Pattern: 3 days Luton / 2 days London sites The Opportunity: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a self-sufficient Lead Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist contractor focused on the restoration and preservation of architectural heritage. Our client combines traditional craftsmanship with modern construction management techniques, delivering high-quality restoration and specialist works across significant buildings and heritage projects. The successful QS will take commercial ownership of a circa 2m refurbishment and upgrade project at a well known hotel, offering special golf and spa facilities. This is a key role where you will be expected to operate autonomously, manage the commercial function and work closely with the wider project team. The Role: You...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Watford, Hertfordshire About Us At Elmcroft, we are a family-run specialist groundworks contractor established in 1976, supporting the modular construction sector. From site surveys through to civils construction and final landscaping, we deliver turnkey groundwork and enabling solutions that help our partners bring projects to life. Built on strong relationships, ethical working practices and a commitment to quality, our reputation has been forged through reliable delivery and exceptional service. We are now looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm. The Benefits - Salary of up to £110,000, depending on experience - 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays - Profit-linked bonus scheme (paid quarterly, providing 5% - 25% of annual salary) - Pension scheme - Training and development support - Genuine autonomy and career progression -...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Refurbishments Hertfordshire 35-40k plus benefits We are working with a leading Social Housing contracter to find a successful and proactive Assistant Quantity Surveyor, to join their team in Hertfordshire. This role is working on refurbishments within Social Housing, including internals, externals and decarbonisation schemes. Within the role, you will assist the lead Quantity Surveyor with cash management, including timely application / certification / invoicing / payment and careful administration of subcontract accounts. We're looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has knowledge and understanding of measurement and valuation. You'll also have a good understanding of budgets and forecast management, CVR's and supplementary financial reports and final accounts. Knowledge of cyclical and planned maintenance within the Social Housing sector would be beneficial. We are also looking for a good level of competency in IT...

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor Location: Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, with allocated D&W sites Salary: Competitive Job type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 45 hours per week. Potential for flexible working. Closing date: 7th September 2026 About us: Danaher & Walsh is a long-established, award-winning civil engineering contractor operating across the Midlands. The company has multiple ISO accreditations and offers a great opportunity for an ambitious candidate to further their career. About the role: The Managing Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing the commercial team, including Quantity Surveyors at all levels. You'll oversee commercial delivery of an assigned portfolio of projects from award through to completion, maximising commercial performance and providing commercial and contractual guidance as required. You'll also collate and present monthly commercial reports to the Commercial Manager, helping ensure the company's objectives,...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Essex Very Competitive Salary + Bonus, Car/Car Allowance & Pension We are working in partnership with a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor based in Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute QS with a strong background in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects and experience working with NEC4 contracts. You will play a key role in overseeing cost control, contract administration, and the commercial performance of complex infrastructure projects. Role Overview: The Lead Quantity Surveyor will manage all commercial aspects of large EPC substation projects, ensuring effective contract execution and cost management from tender stage through to project completion. Key Responsibilities: Lead commercial and contractual management across the full project lifecycle, including both pre- and post-contract phases Provide strategic...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Aberdeen / Hybrid Up to 550/day Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Civil Works) Location: Westhill, Aberdeen (3 days office/site, 2 days WFH) Duration: ASAP - 31/12/2026 Rate: 500 - 550 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Hours: 42 hours per week The Opportunity Join a Tier 1 project team delivered in partnership with SSE on a major pre-construction energy infrastructure project near Peterhead. This interim contract bridges a critical resource gap during the pre-construction phase leading into full site construction on October 1st. You will lead commercial delivery for key civil works, taking ownership of high-value, complex subcontract packages for two major substations and associated facilities. Key Responsibilities Take full commercial responsibility for major civil works packages, including groundworks ( 22m & 6m) and steel/envelope packages ( 13m). Execute end-to-end subcontract administration and management under NEC3...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Luton, Dunstable Competitive Salary Project A hyperscale data centre campus comprising two large data centre buildings on an 8.7-hectare site on the edge of Dunstable. The scheme includes a dedicated electrical substation compound, standby generator installation, cooling and mechanical plant, a security building and perimeter security systems, internal roads and logistics access, c.100 parking spaces, and landscaping/drainage/biodiversity works. The end user is believed to be AWS (unconfirmed); the applicant/developer is Colliers Properties LLC, with Arup as engineering consultant. Purpose of the Role The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead the commercial management of the data centre campus, taking ownership of cost control, procurement and contractual governance across both buildings and all associated infrastructure packages (substation, standby power, mechanical/cooling plant, security systems, and enabling works). The role carries...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Reading Salary: 80,000 - 85,000 + realistic OTE 100,000+ Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 Benefits: 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays, company pension, annual bonus & additional company benefits Our client is a well-established specialist groundwork contractor based in Berkshire, delivering groundworks, reinforced concrete structures, basements, drainage and civil engineering solutions across a range of commercial and residential projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial management of projects and play a key role in ensuring they are delivered efficiently, profitably and within budget. Senior Quantity Surveyor - Position Overview Manage all commercial aspects of projects from procurement through to final account. Prepare, review and negotiate contracts and subcontracts. Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow to...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure & Engineering Projects Location : NW UK & wider UK Salary : 55,000- 85,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits We are supporting a leading engineering consultancy with their search for a driven, career focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its UK based Project Services team. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be supporting a wide range of clients across the North West working on high-value infrastructure and heavy civil engineering projects across the oil and gas, nuclear, power generation and distribution, and commercial manufacturing sectors. Responsibilities : Deliver commercial and contractual support throughout the project lifecycle. Lead pre-contract activities: tendering, procurement, contract strategy. Manage post-contract administration: variations, payments, reporting, final accounts. Administer NEC3/4 contracts. Provide commercial advice to clients and project teams. Maintain effective stakeholder and client...

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Groundworks) Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #(phone number removed) Location: Norfolk Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 70k- 80k basic plus competitive package inc car or mileage allowance, healthcare, pension etc. Company & Project: A regional medium sized Main Contractor are looking to grow their commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor specialising in groundworks packages. With a busy pipeline of work across Norfolk they are looking to grow their Commercial team due to new projects secured and a healthy tender pipeline. The business is a long standing main contractor with a proven track record in the local area. The business works across the Heritage, Mixed-Use, Private Residential, Commercial and Healthcare sectors. The successful candidate will be joining the business to lead the commercial function of their groundworks team working on projects from early tender stages and pre-construction...

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways (Civil Engineering) - Northampton Take the next step in your career with a leadership role that puts you at the forefront of major highways infrastructure projects, offering real influence, autonomy, and long-term progression. You will be joining a forward-thinking civil engineering contractor delivering key highways and infrastructure schemes across Northampton and the wider region. This Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways role offers the opportunity to lead multiple projects while shaping commercial strategy and developing high-performing teams. About the company My client is a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong presence in highways and infrastructure. They are known for delivering complex projects to a high standard, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and long-term client relationships. Their highways division continues to grow, creating an excellent opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor -...

We are currently seeking a freelance Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to work on a major alliance project in Swillington. Reporting to the Programme Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will take the lead on the monthly commercial reporting cycle for their allocated schemes/batches. The role will involve administering the Alliance change control process and supporting the Alliance Manager with monthly payment applications. You will be responsible for monitoring costs, forecasts and budgets, ensuring accurate and timely commercial reporting, and providing strong commercial support throughout the delivery of the schemes. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. Candidates should have previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager or Commercial Manager, ideally within civil engineering and water. Strong knowledge of cost reporting, change control and payment applications is essential, along with excellent communication and...

Quantity Surveyor Location: Peterborough Salary: 68,000- 78,000 depending on experience + Car Allowance About the Company An established and growing construction and development business specialising in the delivery of high-quality, purpose-built healthcare facilities is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor. With a strong track record in healthcare development and a growing portfolio of nationwide projects, the business offers an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding team. Working from the Market Deeping office, with regular travel to sites nationwide, you will play a key role in managing procurement, cost control and commercial performance across projects from conception through to completion. The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for overseeing all commercial and cost management activities across a range of large-scale construction developments. You will work closely with...

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join an established construction and property business specialising in high-end residential projects across the countryside and Home Counties. The business delivers a diverse portfolio of bespoke country homes, rural estates, historic properties, new-builds and high-quality refurbishments , often involving complex construction and exceptional standards of finish. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to work on distinctive, high-value projects where quality, attention to detail and commercial management are equally important. Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial aspects of projects from pre-construction through to completion. Prepare and maintain cost plans, budgets, forecasts and cash-flow projections. Lead procurement and tendering of subcontractor and supplier packages. Obtain, analyse and negotiate quotations and subcontract...

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join a successful construction and property business delivering high-end residential projects across London. Working within the company s City office, you will be involved in the commercial management of luxury residential refurbishments, bespoke fit-outs, new-build homes and high-specification developments , working with discerning clients and leading consultants across some of London s most prestigious locations. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working on complex, design-led projects where quality, attention to detail and commercial control are paramount. Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial aspects of projects from pre-construction through to completion. Prepare and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, forecasts and cash-flow projections. Lead procurement and tendering of subcontractor and supplier packages. Obtain, analyse...

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor (PM/QS) to join our team in London. This is a combined project delivery and commercial role suited to an experienced construction professional who can take responsibility for both the operational and financial management of projects from inception through to completion and final account. Key Responsibilities Project Management & Delivery Manage construction projects from inception through to successful completion and handover. Plan, coordinate and oversee day-to-day project operations to ensure programme, budget and quality objectives are achieved. Manage and coordinate site teams, consultants, suppliers and specialist subcontractors. Monitor project progress against programme and take corrective action where required. Attend and lead project and progress meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams. Commercial & Cost Management Take responsibility for...

Associate Quantity Surveyor Data Centres Infrastructure Major Projects Up to 85,000 + Benefits + Discretionary Bonus A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking for an ambitious Associate Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team and play a key role in the delivery of major, technically complex projects across the UK. With a strong pipeline of Data Centre, Infrastructure, Mixed-Use and Residential projects, this is an opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to step into a high-impact role with genuine scope to influence projects, clients and the wider business. The successful candidate will work closely with the QS Director, taking a lead role within project teams, shaping commercial strategy and mentoring junior colleagues. The Role The Associate Quantity Surveyor will take ownership of key commercial functions across the project lifecycle, including: Leading the development of cost plans, estimates and procurement strategies Managing...