We are looking for a commercial professional to join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure main contractor as a Project Quantity Surveyor . Based out of our Havant project site with hybrid working flexibility, you will take ownership of the commercial, contractual, and financial health of an active 15m rail scheme. You will lead key packages from procurement through to final account, partnering closely with operational teams, local authority stakeholders, and key rail infrastructure partners. What You Will Do Cost Management & Forecasting: Establish and maintain project budgets, allocate cost codes, track incurred costs against recovery, and prepare accurate CVRs and final cost forecasts. Valuations & Cash Flow: Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim payment applications, handle certifications, manage project cash-flow forecasts, and finalize accounts. Subcontract Commercial Management: Procure subcontract packages, prepare documentation,...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: North / West Scotland Rate: £500 £550 per day Contract: Freelance Long-Term Opportunity £500 £550 per day Around four years of project work Looking for your next freelance contract? This is an opportunity to join a new and interesting infrastructure project in North / West Scotland, with the potential for around four years of work ahead. For a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to move away from the uncertainty of short-term contracts, this offers the chance to get involved in a substantial infrastructure scheme, take on a fresh commercial challenge and build long-term continuity into your next move. With complex civil engineering works to deliver and an established project team in place, there's plenty of opportunity to make your mark on a project that will keep you engaged well beyond the usual contract cycle. Why consider this opportunity? Long-term work: Around four years of project work available, offering the potential to stay...

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...

Quantity Surveyor (Defence Infrastructure) Location - Richmond Contract length - 6-month contract + extensions Rate - 500 / day (PAYE) IR35 determination - Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC Option C contract experience? We at Randstad are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor based on site in the Richmond area. There is the option to work from home one day a week. Working as part of a wider commercial team under a Lead QS, you will predominantly manage upstream contract administration with the Client team on an NEC Option C (open book, cost reimbursable) contract. Duties Include: Compilation of cost records and presentation upline to the Client team. Managing CEs upstream and downstream. Administering contract elements (EWs, CEs, PMIs, etc.). Reviewing and agreeing CE records with the Client QS team. Assisting with monthly valuations. What You Need: Proven experience at QS level. CSCS card. Willingness...

Manage costs, contracts, CVRs, variations and final accounts. Excellent benefits, career progression, professional development and long-term opportunities available. Quantity Surveyor Salary: 60K - 75K DOE Location: Maidstone About the Client Our client is a respected multi-disciplinary contractor delivering property, construction and facilities management services across the UK. Known for quality, innovation and strong client relationships, they are continuing to grow and invest in their people. The Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join a busy commercial team. You will take ownership of the post-contract commercial management of mechanical and electrical packages across a varied project portfolio, ensuring commercial success and contractual compliance. Working closely with project teams, engineers, subcontractors and stakeholders, you will provide commercial expertise from...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contract / Freelance) Location: Catterick Working Pattern: Full-time (5 days per week, minimum 4 days on-site) Duration: 6 months minimum (potential for extension) Rate: 500 per day (Inside IR35) About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on-site at Marne Barracks, Catterick. Working as part of a wider commercial team under Lead QS Gareth Williams, your primary focus will be upstream contract administration with the Client team. The project operates under an NEC Option C (Open Book / Cost Reimbursable) contract, requiring a strong commercial professional who is confident in compiling, reviewing, and agreeing cost and Compensation Event (CE) records directly with the Client's QS team. Key Responsibilities Cost Record Management: Accurately compile and present detailed open-book cost records upline to the Client team. Compensation Events (CEs): Proactively manage CEs both...

Are you interested in working for one of London's most renowned Specialist engineering contractor ? If so then this is the perfect opportunity or you. My client delivers major demolition, piling, civil engineering and bespoke reinforced concrete sub and superstructure solutions & they're looking for Project/Senior Quantity Surveyor with Self delivery experience in a similar environment. Main Focus of the Role Project based, working in partnership with the Operational Leadership team, the role provides the full commercial and contract administration authority for either a single major or more complex project, or multiple projects running concurrently. We act as principal contractor for the majority of our projects and all of our activities are integrated under one profit centre and one project team. So you would have exposure to our full breadth of activities throughout a single project lifecycle You will be responsible for: Maximising profit through managing and...

Lead the commercial success of major infrastructure projects in a role where your expertise directly drives value, performance and project delivery. Our Client has a requirement for a Managing Quantity Surveyor, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Newcastle . Role Purpose: Manage contracts and costs relating to major infrastructure and civil engineering projects. Minimise project costs whilst maximising value and maintaining quality and compliance standards. Provide commercial leadership across project teams and supply chain partners. Support the development of commercial team members through coaching and professional guidance. Job Role Responsibilities: Administer and manage contracts in accordance with NEC contract requirements. Measure, record and value works in line with relevant procedures and industry standards. Prepare applications for payment, undertake data analysis and manage final account procedures. Utilise project accounting...

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...

Looking for a new career challenge? We are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor for a 12-month contract based in Teesside, Middlesbrough (with options for project-based or regional office flexibility). Rate: 650 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 450 a day (PAYE) Start Date: ASAP Hours: 37.5 hours per week In this role, you will have significant experience managing contracts and costs for infrastructure and civil engineering projects, actively working to minimise project costs and enhance value for money. Key Responsibilities Contract Administration: Administer and manage NEC contracts, measure, record, and value work unsupervised, and handle applications for payment and final account procedures. Cost & Financial Management: Use and manage project accounting systems, monitor costs, and produce cost vs. value reconciliations (CVRs). Procurement & Supply Chain: Handle end-to-end supplier procurement, supply chain management, and...

Quantity Surveyor Location: Flexible / Project-Based Salary: Competitive (As per business case) Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge in major infrastructure? We are seeking a commercially aware, driven professional to join our expanding commercial team working on high-profile projects across highways, utilities, rail, and civil engineering. Key Responsibilities NEC Contract Administration: Oversee and manage NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, specifically Options A, B, C, and E. Commercial Control: Lead monthly cost reporting, bottom-up forecasting, project budget preparation, and CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) reports. Change & Valuations: Administer Compensation Events (CEs), change control processes, and monthly payment assessments. Procurement & Subcontractor Management: Handle procurement, draft and negotiate subcontracts, and manage subcontractor and supplier accounts. Risk & Audit: Identify commercial risks...

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 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...

Location: West Midlands Sector: Major Infrastructure / Civil Engineering Reporting to: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager The Role We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in civil engineering and major infrastructure, particularly bridges, earthworks and structures. You'll support the commercial delivery of key project sections, taking responsibility for subcontractor management, commercial reporting and contractual administration. Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager and delivery teams, you'll play a key role in protecting the project's commercial position and ensuring subcontract packages are managed effectively. Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial aspects of civil engineering packages, including bridges, earthworks and structures. Take ownership of subcontractor management, including procurement, tendering, valuations, payments and final accounts. Prepare subcontract tender...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Engineering / Commercial Projects Location: Buxton Rate: £450 £500 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Contract: Initial contract with potential for ongoing work Ready to take your commercial expertise into complex engineering and process projects? This is an opportunity to take ownership of the commercial side of major engineering projects, working closely with the Project Manager and Planner across delivery, change and commercial close-out. You ll work across a varied project portfolio within food, beverage, manufacturing and industrial environments The role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you ll take responsibility for the commercial management of engineering and industrial projects, with a particular focus on NEC4, change management and project controls . You ll be responsible for: Managing NEC4 contracts and ensuring contractual processes are followed Managing change control, variations and Compensation Events Cost control, forecasting and...

Are you an experienced commercial professional ready to make a tangible impact on a major infrastructure optimisation project? We have an urgent need for an accomplished Senior Quantity Surveyor to step into a critical, contract role managing complex underground cable packages. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong track record of driving value and managing costs on major civil engineering projects, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your expertise. Key Details: Contract Duration: Starting ASAP and running until 04/04/2027 Rate: up to 61 per hour / 549 per day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Working Pattern: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday with an 8am start Location: Hybrid working model requiring 3 days a week on-site at Assington, Suffolk Your core responsibilities will include: Managing costs relating to the project to minimise expenses and enhance value for money while maintaining quality standards...

Location: Suffolk Salary: Up to 549 per day (Inside IR35) We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team, working on building and civil engineering projects. You'll be responsible for managing project costs, overseeing subcontractors and ensuring projects are delivered commercially. You'll also support and mentor junior members of the team. Key Responsibilities Manage project costs from tender through to final account. Oversee subcontractor payments, variations and compensation events. Review tenders, rates and procurement packages. Prepare and negotiate commercial claims. Monitor project progress, costs and commercial risks. Produce cost reports, forecasts and financial reconciliations. Work closely with project teams to identify risks and opportunities. Support and mentor junior commercial staff. About You Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience. RICS, ICES or CIOB qualified, or working towards...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Indian Queens Substation Location: Indian Queens, Cornwall Rate: 450- 550 per day, depending on experience Contract: Temporary Hours: 45 hours per week 08:00-16:30 Start Date: ASAP Duration: Until June 2027 Positions: 1 Site Attendance: Minimum 3 days per week About the role: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major substation project at Indian Queens in Cornwall. The successful candidate will have strong commercial experience within the infrastructure or energy sector, with previous substation, power or HV experience essential. You will be responsible for managing the commercial performance of the project, working closely with project managers, engineers, clients and subcontractors. Strong NEC3/NEC4 experience is required, along with the ability to manage commercial risk, control costs and support the successful delivery of the project. Key responsibilities: Manage all commercial aspects of the...

Our client Scottish Power Renewables are currently recruiting for a Site Manager - Export Cables to join their team based in Leiston on a contract basis initially. Ideally for this role they are looking for a strong Site Manager with a background in Renewables/Offshore projects as well as Cables ducting installations. For more information on this role see below: Main Purpose of Job The Site Manager Export Cable shall be employed by the Onshore Works Department and shall be assigned to SPR projects to provide technical support to the Onshore Export Cables Packages. The main purpose of the Site Managers job is to ensure that the design, manufacture, transportation, installation, and testing of the onshore export cable systems is planned and executed safely, on-time, on budget and in accordance with the projects technical requirements. Key Responsibilities / Tasks Key Responsibilities The Site Manager shall be responsible for undertaking project engineering duties in...

Job Opportunity: Freelance Construction Site Manager - Industrial Warehouse Project Location: South Shields, UK Contract Type: Freelance Project Duration: 4 to 5 Months Start Date: Imminently Sector: Industrial Construction About the Project We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Freelance Construction Site Manager to step in immediately and oversee the rapid delivery of a fast-track industrial warehouse build in South Shields. Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager, you will take full on-site control of the remaining construction phases, driving the project efficiently through handover Key Responsibilities Rapid-Response Site Leadership: Take immediate control of day-to-day site operations, coordinating all active sub-contractors, trades, and on-site staff. H&S Compliance: Ensure uncompromising standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance, running regular tool-box talks and site audits under a compressed schedule. Accelerated Programme Delivery:...