49 senior quantity surveyor jobs found

One of our new clients who are a consultancy providing Commercial staff to major Civil Engineering projects have the need for a Senior QS to work between 2 HS2 projects specifically in Euston and West London. This is on Civil Engineering works including Tunnelling & Earthworks. Daily duties will include overseeing Sub Contractor Account Management, issuing payments, Cost Reporting and attending regular meetings. To be considered you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and will have proven Quantity Surveying experience within the Civil Engineering sector and ideally on HS2 related works also. Top day rate on offer and a minimum of a years contract for the right individual. If interested, please get in touch by calling Dave on (phone number removed) or sending your CV by email

Senior Quantity Surveyor - £400/£450 day Outside IR35 Senior QS required to work for a Earthworks contractor based in the South West. It is working on a large package of works on a highways scheme. The role will be between the office in Bristol and the site in Bridgewater. Main duties will be managing applications for payments, cost reporting/CVRs, measurments and attending commercial meetings. The right applicant must have HNC in Quantity Surveying, experience working on heavy civil schemes and a clean driving licence. Looking to start someone immediately

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Freelance (Outside IR35) Location: Dorset (Bridport) - Hybrid (3 days on‑site, 2 days WFH, flexible) Rate: £420-£570 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: ICC (S278) - interface with National Highways Duration: Approx. 35 weeks (~6 months, programme still being finalised) Project Overview A highways roundabout improvement scheme in the Bridport area, delivered under an ICC S278 contract, involving close coordination with National Highways. This is not an NEC contract, so prior ICC and highways infrastructure experience will be valuable. Role Summary This is a hands‑on Senior QS position where the candidate will take full commercial ownership of the project from procurement through to final account. Key Responsibilities Lead all commercial functions for the scheme (end-to-end responsibility). Procurement of subcontract packages and management of supply chain. Cost control, forecasting, valuations, variations, and change management. Management of ICC...

Quantity Surveyor to Senior Quantity Surveyor - Salary & Benefits: Up to £100,(Apply online only) + Pension, Healthcare, attractive bonus structure Contract Type: PAYE / Temp-to-Perm / Contract Day Rate: £400-£500 per day (Contract / Freelance) ________________________________________ The Opportunity A well-established demolition and civils contractor is seeking a motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. Projects range from £250k to £10m, with programmes lasting 6-30 weeks. Approximately 30-60% of works are subcontracted, with the remainder delivered through the company's self-delivery teams. You will work closely with Project Managers and the Operations team to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities - Manage all commercial and QS duties from project handover to final account - Oversee subcontractor management (40-50% of works) and...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – Structures – Newcastle upon Tyne*** Immediate start available if you are looking for your next long term freelance contract and if you have structural and/or earthworks experience. * Immediate Start Available * Commercially overseeing multiple live projects ranging from £10k to £10m * Specialist subcontract civil engineering works both self delivery and subcontracted * Various forms of contract – NEC, JCT, Bespoke * Working across a wide range of industries – industrial, power, built environment * 3 to 4 days in office (Newcastle), 1 to 2 days at home * 6 – 12 Month initial Contract * Outside IR35 * £500 per day – negotiable dependent upon relevant experience For further information on this role and the company, please contact MBS Recruitment Solutions ASAP

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor We are working with a prestigious Contractor who are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on Rail and Civils projects based in London. They will consider people from a building Location: London Remuneration: £450 - £600 per day Outside IR35 The role The successful Quantity Surveyor will be working on Rail Civil Engineering projects using NEC contracts. They are open to people with different sector experience. Requirements - Rail or Civils experience ideally however open to people with different sector experience - NEC or JCT forms of contract knowledge - Take off experience - Princing knowledge If interested in further details please contact John Baker or Katherine Oxlade --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of...

Quantity Surveyors needed. Temp to Perm or Permanent oppotunities I'll cut to the chase: Are you or any Senior Surveyors you might know currently looking for a new opportunity within the residential new build market ? If so, we have a couple of opportunities in the residential sector for Surveyors. Our client is a national house builder building across Sussex and Surrey. They are restructuring and looking for a couple more QS's to join the team. Ideally candidates will have some experience within residential new build and will have the ability to cover 2- 4 sites within the patch with one day in the office per week / every other week depending on the individual. They are very competitive regarding salary and package and are happy to look at candidates looking for freelance or permanent options. For more information feel free to contact Nick , or drop me an email and CV for review

Commercial Lead (Senior QS) | Surrey/Sussex Projects Location: Surrey/Sussex Duration: 12-Month Initial Contract (High potential for long-term extension) The Opportunity We are seeking a seasoned Commercial Lead / Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage a thriving portfolio of residential developments across Surrey/Sussex. This is a critical role for a "player-coach" who can balance the commercial health of a live site with the strategic demands of a busy tendering desk. Unlike "stop-gap" roles, we are looking for a commercial professional who values stability and project ownership. You will be joining a team with a significant pipeline in these projects, offering the chance to see major schemes through from tender to final account. Core Responsibilities Tier 1 Commercial Leadership: Full accountability for project profitability, managing monthly CVRs, and ensuring robust financial control on a high-volume live project. Pre-Construction & Strategy: Lead the tendering scheme...

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure Project (Reservoir Works) An experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to support a major UK civil engineering contractor delivering critical infrastructure works at a live reservoir project in the North West. This is a high-profile scheme involving complex earthworks, dam safety improvements and long-term asset protection, delivered by one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractors with a strong track record across water, highways and energy frameworks. The Role You will take commercial responsibility for a key workstream on site, working closely with project and delivery teams to ensure robust cost control and contractual compliance. Key responsibilities include: * Commercial management of NEC3 contracts * Procurement and management of subcontractors * Change control, compensation events and forecasting * Cost reporting, valuations and final accounts * Supporting risk...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – Surrey 📍 Surrey 🏢 Residential & Mixed-Use Developer 💼 Contract / Freelance 💰 Competitive Day Rate (Outside IR35) + Long-Term Pipeline A well-established and forward-thinking Surrey-based property developer is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support multiple residential and mixed-use schemes across Surrey and the South East. This contract role offers the opportunity to take responsibility for end-to-end commercial management while working flexibly within a dynamic development team. With a strong pipeline of current and upcoming schemes, there is potential for long-term, ongoing work. The Role As a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee the commercial and financial delivery of several live projects, working alongside the in-house development, design, and delivery teams. You will lead cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and commercial reporting to ensure...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – Surrey 📍 Surrey 🏢 Residential & Mixed-Use Developer 💼 Contract / Freelance 💰 Competitive Day Rate (Outside IR35) + Long-Term Pipeline A well-established and forward-thinking Surrey-based property developer is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support multiple residential and mixed-use schemes across Surrey and the South East. This contract role offers the opportunity to take responsibility for end-to-end commercial management while working flexibly within a dynamic development team. With a strong pipeline of current and upcoming schemes, there is potential for long-term, ongoing work. The Role As a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee the commercial and financial delivery of several live projects, working alongside the in-house development, design, and delivery teams. You will lead cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and commercial reporting to ensure...

FREELANCE SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR – WATER – CUMBRIA *** Brand new role to start your brand New Year! If you have experience within the Water sector, please see snapshot below: - * Immediate start available * Looking for someone experienced within the water sector able to independently manage multiple smaller projects in the Cumbria area * NEC4 contracts – various Options * Potential for up to 5 years work * Negotiable day rate - ideally c£430 per day – negotiable for suitable candidate * Hybrid working between sites and home * Outside IR35 This role has a start date between now and one month’s time so please contact MBS Recruitment Solutions ASAP for further detail if this fits in with your current contract

MEP Quantity Surveyor (Contract) Location: Woking Project: Laboratory Duration: 12-month contract Start: ASAP Rate: £400 – £480 per day (dependent on experience and relevant project history) Overview We are seeking an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a technically complex laboratory project in Woking. This is a long-term contract opportunity working with an established project team on a high-value scheme. Key Responsibilities Full commercial management of mechanical and electrical packages from pre-construction through to project completion Cost planning, forecasting, and regular commercial reporting Managing variations, change control, and valuations Preparation and agreement of interim applications and final accounts Subcontractor procurement and commercial management Working closely with project managers, engineers, and client-side teams Ensuring commercial compliance in a highly regulated environment Requirements Proven experience...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Excellent opportunity work for a Tier 1 contractors Highway division on NEC forms of contracts Location: - Inverness Salary: - £400-£500 outside IR35 Role Description The Resolute Group is working in partnership with a Tier 1 contractor who has a National Highways division delivering various projects from Frameworks through to major projects. With this role being a mentor / Assurance based role, managing Quantity Surveyors that work on the projects on a day to day basis. This role is supporting the Quantity Surveyors, supporting them with skill gaps, checking the accounts and ensuring that the work is undertaken correctly. Managing several small Schemes and one large multi-million project Day to day duties will vary but could include: Managing a small team of Quantity Surveyors delivering live Highway schemes. Oversee the detailed bills of quantities and cost breakdowns. Monitor project costs against your package of works. Support with the...

Job title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: London/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. The role: You'll support the Quantity Surveyors and the Lead Quantity Surveyors with the contract placement and contract management activities related to packages/sub-projects Responsibilities: Supporting the contractor payment application process and assisting with cost audits. Assist in reviewing contractor entitlements and assessing the time and cost impact of compensation events. Helping your project team develop and maintain cost forecasts. With the support of more senior colleagues, taking sole responsibility for smaller contracts. That form part of a larger project feeding into a single programme of...

Apex Resources Limited are on the lookout for a Quantity surveyor for a permanent role in Stafford. This is a senior commercial position within a contractor operating across high-value AMP8 water and utilities schemes. You will take ownership of commercial performance while supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff. Key duties Leading commercial delivery on major infrastructure projects Managing NEC contracts, compensation events, and risk Producing cost forecasts and reporting to senior management Supporting development of QS and AQS team members Ideal experience Strong NEC contract expertise Water, utilities, or heavy civils project background Experience operating at QS level Confident managing commercial risk and performance Competitive salary for the right candidate If you are ready for your next career move and you are interested, please apply and contact our office on (phone number removed) and ask for Jack or Glenn

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with client-side expertise in social housing to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing commercial and contractual management across a portfolio of housing projects, ensuring value for money, robust cost control, and compliance with regulatory and funding requirements. You will act as the commercial lead from project inception through to completion, working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to deliver high-quality, cost-effective housing outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide full commercial and cost management services on social housing projects from feasibility to final account Prepare and manage budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts Procure and manage consultants and contractors in line with organisational and public sector procurement frameworks Assess contractor applications for payment and manage variations and change control...

We are looking for experienced Quantity Surveyor in new home builds & Civils engineering. Across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire for various long-term contracts & short-term contracts The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing cost control, contractual obligations and commercial reporting across multiple civil engineering projects. This role offers an excellent balance of office-based duties and on-site engagement. Key Responsibilities * Maintain strong communication with clients, Contract Managers and engineering teams * Produce monthly CVRs and present commercial updates to senior management * Prepare and submit Applications for Payment in line with contract timelines * Manage subcontractors, including assessment of applications, compensation events and final accounts * Attend client meetings and maintain high professional standards * Prepare monthly project cashflow forecasts * Identify contractual risks and opportunities and support project...

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Disrepair Surveyor to join our Housing team. This role is vital in ensuring that properties are well maintained, tenants’ concerns are addressed promptly, and legal disrepair obligations are met. You will play a key part in protecting the organisation against claims while ensuring safe, high-quality housing for residents. Key Responsibilities Inspect and survey properties to identify disrepair issues and assess works required. Manage disrepair claims in line with housing legislation, ensuring compliance with pre-action protocols. Produce detailed schedules of works, reports, and cost estimates. Work closely with legal teams, contractors, and housing officers to resolve claims effectively. Monitor the progress of works, ensuring completion to required standards and within agreed timescales. Provide expert advice on building pathology, defect diagnosis, and remedial solutions. Maintain accurate records, case files, and reporting for...

Quantity Surveyor – Long-Term Freelance Role Location: Hertfordshire (Flexible Working Available) Day Rate: Competitive Contract: Long-Term Freelance (High likelihood of ongoing work due to strong pipeline) About the Role A well-established regional contractor is seeking a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support their growing workload. With a project pipeline set to grow, this is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term stability without the London commute. This role offers the autonomy of freelance work with the consistency of a long-standing contractor who values its team and invests in development. Why This Opportunity Stands Out * Long-term freelance opportunity with a secure flow of upcoming projects * Work with a stable, reputable regional contractor * Flexible working options * Avoid the demands and travel of London-based roles * Supportive environment with strong commercial leadership Key Responsibilities * Assist with commercial management of refurbishment...