Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
Location: UK wide role (required to travel to office locations 2-3 times a week)
Day Rate: £500 per day via umbrella (inside IR35)
Contract Length: 6 months

We're supporting a major UK infrastructure programme as it expands its commercial capability and are now seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors to strengthen delivery and development teams across a diverse portfolio of projects.

This is a flexible opportunity for strong QS professionals who enjoy operating in complex environments, adding real commercial value, and working across nationally significant infrastructure schemes.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide commercial expertise across a portfolio of infrastructure projects, supporting either pre‑contract development work or post‑contract delivery activity, depending on background and preference.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing and assuring costs across live infrastructure projects
Supporting or leading commercial activity on NEC contracts, particularly Option C (target cost)
Challenging contractor costs, compensation events, and forecasts
Providing cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting
Supporting risk management and contingency processes
Working closely with delivery, commercial, and stakeholder teams
Attending site as required to maintain commercial oversight
Supporting mentoring or guidance of more junior QS team members where appropriateSkills & Experience Required

Proven experience operating at Senior / Level 7 Quantity Surveyor level or equivalent
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, especially Option C
Experience within construction or infrastructure environments
Confident working on site and within delivery teams
Strong commercial judgement and ability to challenge robustly but constructively
Willingness to travel as projects require (UK‑wide)
Pre‑contract or development‑side experience (estimating, early engagement)
Exposure to ECI and/or contract options such as X22
Experience mentoring or supporting junior QS professionals
Background in large, complex or regulated programmesPlease note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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