28 lead quantity surveyor jobs found

Lead Quantity Surveyor Contract Length: Initial 6 months (possible extension) Location: UK Wide / Hybrid Working - projects in St Fergus - 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 - projects in St Fergus - 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 - projects in St Fergus - 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...

The Opportunity: Our client is seeking an experienced Property Surveyor to play a key role in maintaining and improving residential housing stock. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong surveyor who enjoys leading a team while remaining hands-on with complex surveying and property maintenance challenges. You will manage a small team of surveyors (5), providing expert guidance on challenging repairs, structural issues, damp and mould cases, insurance-related works, and major defects. Working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and residents, you will help ensure homes remain safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of surveyors, providing technical support and professional guidance. Diagnose and resolve complex building defects, repairs, and maintenance issues. Oversee investigations into damp and mould cases, structural concerns, insurance works, and specialist repairs. Apply building...

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Norwich Salary: £350-£450 per day An established modular construction business is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor or aspiring Commercial Manager to support the commercial delivery of a circa £25 million infrastructure-related development in the Norfolk region. The role will play a key part in managing commercial performance across welfare, office and accommodation facilities, with regular site attendance required. This position would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor with NEC contract knowledge who is ready to lead commercial activities and support the management of a wider quantity surveying function. Key Responsibilities: Manage the commercial aspects of a £25 million construction project Oversee subcontractor procurement and commercial administration Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance Administer NEC contractual requirements Lead or support a quantity surveying team Prepare valuations, variations and...

Managing Quantity Surveyor North Hykeham, Lincoln | Site-Based | Up to £630 per day (Inside IR35) | 6-Month Contract (Potential to Extend/Permanent) We're looking for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team, supporting the Structural team on one of Lincolnshire's largest highways infrastructure projects. This is your opportunity to take ownership of the commercial delivery of a £5m roundabout package, forming part of an 8km bypass that will complete the Lincoln ring road. The Opportunity You'll play a key role in the commercial success of a major highways scheme, leading on a critical work package while providing support and guidance across the wider structures team. The project is entering a crucial phase, with pricing being refreshed following design developments, so we're looking for someone with strong NEC expertise who can confidently manage change and deliver commercial value. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial delivery of the £5m...

Managing Quantity Surveyor- Major Highways Location: Fully Site Based, Lincoln Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract - Likely to Extend Rate: £630 per day Umbrella Hours: 45 hours per week - Monday to Friday About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 highways contractor seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to support a major highways and structures package. The immediate focus will be assessing design-led price changes, managing a significant compensation event and leading commercial engagement with National Highways. You will also manage the existing commercial team and support the project through the target price process. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial management of a major highways and structures package. Assess the impact of design changes and complete a detailed price refresh. Manage a significant compensation event under NEC Option C. Lead commercial engagement and negotiations with National Highways. Present and substantiate...

Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS) NEC | Major Highways Project | £630 per day Are you a Freelance Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS) with strong NEC experience looking for your next major infrastructure project? If you're an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor who thrives on solving complex commercial challenges and leading high-value contractual negotiations, this could be the contract you've been waiting for. We're recruiting for a Freelance Managing QS to join a significant highways infrastructure scheme. From day one, you'll play a pivotal role in managing a major compensation event while supporting the commercial delivery of large bridge and structures packages. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term freelance contract. The Role As the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll be based full-time on site (Monday-Friday), taking ownership of one of the project's most commercially significant workstreams. Your...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Northampton The Senior Quantity Surveyor will support the Project Director in delivering a new build student accommodation (£20m mainly Pre-Fabrication project with some traditional on site works already underway), ensuring effective cost control, procurement strategy, and commercial management across all stages of the project lifecycle. Senior Quantity Surveyors key responsibilities Commercial & Cost Management • Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and forecasts • Undertake cost reporting with clear variance analysis • Manage cash flow forecasting and cost value reconciliation (CVR) as required • Track and control project expenditure against approved budgets Procurement • Lead the procurement of subcontract packages from pre-tender to award • Prepare tender documentation, pricing schedules, and scopes of work • Analyse tenders and make commercial recommendations • Negotiate terms with subcontractors and...

C.Neo Ltd are working with a national Construction Tier 1 Main Contractor to recruit and experienced Quantity Surveyor with the experience of Multi faceted construction new builds and refurbishments including fit outs and M&E packages within the commercial & industrial sector in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Duties of the Quantity Surveyor are as follws: * Manage the daily commercial operations of the relevant contracts * Support the Commercial Directors in negotiating future contracts * Draft complex subcontract arrangements, including professional services agreements and appropriate terms of engagement * Liaise with all parties to ensure a clear understanding of contract terms, particularly financial aspects * Lead weekly commercial team meetings, oversee contract administration, and assign tasks to commercial staff * Coach and mentor commercial staff on best practices in contract management and day-to-day commercial activities * Promote and develop commercial...

Quantity Surveyor (18‑Month FTC) Leeds £50,000-£65,000 + Package We're supporting a growing contractor and housebuilder with an established development arm, delivering high‑quality residential and mixed‑tenure schemes across the region. Under new ownership and guided by an experienced senior leadership team, the business is entering a new phase of growth with a strong pipeline of housing and future medium‑ to large‑scale developments. To support a major live scheme in Leeds, we're looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can take clear commercial ownership, bring structure, and support confident decision‑making across cost, contracts and subcontract management. This is an 18‑month fixed‑term contract with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent, offering the chance to step into a key role on a high‑profile project and make a meaningful impact from day one. You'll operate as a core commercial lead on the project - managing budgets, valuations, variations, procurement and...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (18‑Month FTC) Leeds £70,000-£80,000 + Package We're supporting a growing contractor and housebuilder with an established development arm, delivering high‑quality residential and mixed‑tenure schemes across the region. Under new ownership and guided by an experienced senior leadership team, the business is entering a new phase of growth with a strong pipeline of housing and future medium‑ to large‑scale developments. To support a major live scheme in Leeds, we're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who can take full commercial ownership, bring structure, and provide confident leadership across cost, contracts and subcontract management. This is an 18‑month fixed‑term contract with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent, offering the chance to step into a pivotal role on a high‑profile project and make a meaningful impact from day one. You'll operate as the senior commercial lead on the project - managing budgets, valuations, variations,...

Quantity Surveyor Advisor Team Horizon is seeking a Quantity Surveyor Advisor in Dublin. The purpose of this role is to provide professional advice supporting the preparation, management, and delivery of the health capital programme. They will also provide professional advice on all aspects of procurement, contract, and commercial related issues which related to the delivery of capital projects. Why you should apply: * You will join an innovative team, working among a diverse group of visionaries, thinkers and doers, working on developing pioneering solutions that lead to shared success. * You enjoy working in a culture of learning and collaboration and making a positive impact. What you will be doing: * Assist with the delivery of the Capital plan for the area in compliance with Capital Approval Protocols, Public Procurement requirements and the financial Regulations. * Preparation of Capital submissions in accordance with Capital Approval protocols and...

Site Engineer required for 12 months on groundworks project in Lincoln. Site Engineer will be required to set out for bolts, bases, drainage, utilities, slab, foundations, S278, sewers and externals. The project is a large new build industrial unit. Site Engineer will preferably supply own kit and will have laptop and CAD package. Site Engineer role: • Setting out and quality checks for structural steelwork, drainage works, underpinning, earthworks and excavations, groundworks • Check setting out information • Establish primary and secondary dimensional control • Check and record control points • Complete Permit to Load/Strike • Requisition materials for in situ concrete works and obtain approvals • Supervise concrete deliveries inc pre and post-pour Inspections • Maintain site diary inc maintaining good housekeeping on site • Manage and co-ordinate construction of all structural elements • Set out and maintain structural accuracy and main and internal gridlines inc levels •...

Interim Schools PFI Expiry Project Manager 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract / Interim Assignment Southwest Local Authority Are you an experienced project or contract manager with expertise in PFI contracts, commercial management or complex programme delivery? We're looking for an experienced professional to lead the planning and delivery of a critical Schools PFI contract expiry programme on behalf of a forward-thinking local authority. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the successful transition and expiry of a major Schools PFI contract, protecting service continuity, managing commercial risk and delivering value for the Council and its communities. Key responsibilities include: Leading the planning and delivery of the Schools PFI contract expiry programme. Developing and maintaining a comprehensive expiry plan and ensuring delivery against key milestones. Managing relationships with internal stakeholders, SPV partners, government representatives and...

Repairs Surveyor - Lambeth - £226.57 p/d umb- Main purpose of post To ensure an effective surveying service is provided for Housing Services in a number of key areas in accordance with specifications, procedures and legislation; which include but is not exclusive to the following: Delivery and monitoring of a Responsive repairs day to day service Provision of surveying services including the delivery of works and services programmes and projects to time, cost and quality. Undertake physical pre-inspections of council stock in tenanted and communal locations. Identification and accurate diagnosis of complex repairs for occupied and void properties, ensuring all works are completed in a timely and effective manner to prevent unnecessary financial loss to the council in disrepair claims. Provision of precise specification of repairs of a complex and technical nature to a professional standard for repairs relating to structural defects. Ensure appropriate and effective...

Position: Works Surveyor Location: Carshalton Road, Sutton, SM1 4LE Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 9+ Months Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Pay Rate: PAYE: £ 314.29 per day Job Reference: OR(phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Carry out surveys and investigations to identify project requirements. Prepare specifications, drawings and production information for planned maintenance projects. Submit required statutory applications, including Building Control and Planning where applicable. Liaise with residents, contractors, consultants, internal teams and other stakeholders. Prepare tender documentation, including KPI requirements, and support procurement activities. Work with the Procurement and Legal teams to appoint contractors and finalise contracts. Manage projects from feasibility through to completion and post-project review. Lead pre-contract and monthly contract meetings, monitoring progress, quality and performance. Act as the lead...

Job Title: Works Surveyor (Project) - Interim Location: Hybrid (minimum 3 days in office) Rate: £314.29 per day (PAYE) / £413.30 per day (Umbrella) Start Date: 27th July 2026 Contract Duration: 36 weeks Hours: 37.5 hours per week About the Role: We are seeking an interim Works Surveyor to provide design, procurement, and contract management services for the planned maintenance of housing assets. You will prepare production information to support projects on the planned maintenance programme and independently complete projects from feasibility to post-project review. Collaboration with the housing team and wider Council will be essential. Key Responsibilities: * Carry out surveys and enquiries to establish project requirements. * Prepare specifications and drawings for projects. * Submit statutory applications such as Building Control and Planning. * Liaise and consult with all project stakeholders. * Prepare tender documents, including a KPI framework, and procure...

Our client, a prominent player in the rail industry, is seeking a skilled Rolling Stock Engineer for a contract role based in Birmingham. This opportunity involves supporting vehicle survey activities with a strong focus on electrical systems and ETCS (European Train Control System) integration and assessment. The Rolling Stock Engineer will be essential in inspecting, documenting, and analysing rolling stock electrical systems to support upgrades, modifications, asset condition assessments, and ETCS fitment programmes. Key Responsibilities: Vehicle Survey & Inspection Conduct detailed on-site surveys of rolling stock, focusing on electrical systems, wiring, control circuits, and onboard equipment. Capture accurate data, measurements, and photographic evidence of train systems and layouts. Produce structured survey reports, including red-line drawings and documentation updates. Verify installed equipment against technical drawings, schematics, and design specifications....

Building Surveyor (Damp/Mould) Temporary, Part-time 3 days (flexible) £33-38 per hour (umbrella) Location: Oxfordshire Building Surveyor (Damp & Mould) on a 6-month basis Job Purpose: We’re looking for a skilled Building Surveyor to lead damp, mould and condensation diagnostics across our homes. You’ll carry out detailed inspections, identify root causes, and produce clear technical recommendations. You’ll specify and oversee remedial works, manage contractors to ensure high‑quality outcomes, and provide clear, supportive communication to residents throughout each case. With strong knowledge of housing standards and building pathology, you’ll ensure full compliance, maintain accurate records, and help us drive long‑term improvements to keep our homes safe, healthy and sustainable. If you have solid surveying experience and a passion for improving living conditions, we’d love to hear from you. Needed: NEBOSH National General Certificate / IOSH Managing Safely