Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor Freelance | Outside IR35 | Long Term Contract | Midlands Our client is a well-established infrastructure and engineering contractor delivering a range of complex projects across regulated and private sector environments throughout the UK. Renowned for high standards of project delivery and a collaborative approach to working with clients, they continue to secure repeat business through long-term frameworks and strategic partnerships. Due to a sustained increase in workload, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a long-term freelance basis. As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of multiple infrastructure projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with operational teams and key stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring commercial performance is maintained while supporting the successful delivery of projects. This opportunity would suit a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or related sectors and a thorough understanding of NEC contracts. Manage the commercial aspects of projects throughout the entire lifecycle. Prepare and negotiate applications for payment, valuations, and final accounts. Administer subcontractor accounts including procurement, payments, and variations. Manage change control procedures and commercial risk. Produce accurate cost forecasts and financial reports. Monitor project performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Ensure contractual compliance and robust commercial governance. Support the wider commercial team in achieving project and business objectives. Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a contractor environment. Strong background delivering civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or construction projects. Excellent knowledge of NEC forms of contract. Experience managing subcontract packages and commercial reporting. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent (preferred). Full UK driving license. NEC contract administration. Cost control and financial reporting. Valuations, variations, and final accounts. Commercial risk management. Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contract) employer: Kenton Black
Join a leading subcontractor in the UK, where you will be part of a dynamic team working on a landmark £200m highways infrastructure project. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering our engineers the chance to develop their skills while contributing to significant civil engineering achievements. With a strong pipeline of work and long-term contract potential, this role provides not just a job, but a meaningful career path in a thriving industry.
