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...

We are recruiting for a leading Tier-1 infrastructure main contractor delivering major capital frameworks across the UK water sector. They are expanding their delivery team to manage a diverse portfolio of wastewater projects. Schemes range from small asset maintenance and upgrades to large-scale civil new-build developments. Their focus is on efficient, safe delivery that minimises carbon impact and ensures high client satisfaction. Job Purpose You will manage all commercial aspects of your assigned projects in accordance with the contract, company procedures, and client requirements to protect margins and cash flow. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly cost/value reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow forecasts, cost control reports, and budgets. Contract Administration: Draft and issue timely, compliant contractual notices and formal correspondence. Payment Management: Prepare main contract applications for payment and assess,...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor / Variations Specialist Location: Central London Duration: 6 months minimum (strong likelihood of extension) Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Inside IR35) The Client & Project We are partnering with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor to source an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor for a flagship 90m mixed-use development in Central London. This high-profile scheme seamlessly integrates state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, vibrant commercial spaces, and premium residential units. The project is being delivered under a traditional JCT Standard Building Contract . The Role We need a commercially sharp, heavy-hitting Freelance QS to step into the eye of the storm. You will be partnering directly with the Lead Commercial Manager to tackle the backlog, quantify the changes, and commercially protect the project. If you love diving into the data, unpicking complex variations, and establishing clear entitlement under JCT rules,...

Location: Reigate, Surrey (UK) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 (Pending satisfactory QDOS Assessment) Duration: 12 Months+ (Long-term framework assignment) Sector: Tier 1 Civil Engineering (Water / Wastewater Infrastructure) About the Role We are seeking an experienced, contract Site Agent to lead the successful execution of major civil engineering packages on a long-term utility framework in Reigate. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will operate as the primary technical and operational lead for your section of works, managing site teams, programming, and commercial reporting. You will bring proven experience managing multi-disciplinary civil works with complex interfaces This role offers a secure, minimum 12-month assignment with a premier Top Tier contractor. Key Responsibilities Package Delivery & Autonomy: Manage and deliver large-scale civil infrastructure packages from inception to handover, supporting and reporting directly to the...

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in delivering Civils projects for Main Conrtactors ? This is an excellent opportunity to help drive the commercial management of the first live scheme across a multi-billion pound framework. The role will be a key contributor to the commercial delivery, including main contract administration, financial control, forecasting, CVRs, and the procurement and management of the supply chain. Project Scope: Overhead line reconductoring (self-delivery) Civils enabling works (subcontracted) Role Requirements: Civils experience, preferably main contractor. Extensive NEC4 subcontract experience (Opt A, B and small works) Excellent NEC4 subcontract package management and administration to required timescales. Pro-active management and close out of subcontract change. Risk management and risk reduction meetings with subcontractors. Excellent forecasting and profiling of subcontract packages. Accurate assessment of...