Senior Quantity Surveyor – Water
Location: Lincoln / Lincolnshire
Rate: £550–£580 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: Freelance – Initial 6 Months
Working Pattern: Circa 3 days site/office, 2 days home
Start: ASAP
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major UK infrastructure contractor delivering capital maintenance works across the water sector.
The role will initially be a 6-month contract and will see you joining a close-knit commercial team responsible for delivering a portfolio of capital maintenance schemes across Lincolnshire.
With a number of projects currently working towards key completion dates, we are looking for an experienced commercial professional who can quickly integrate into the team, take ownership of existing schemes and drive them through commercial close-out.
Projects typically range from circa £500k up to £2m in value.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial management of multiple capital maintenance schemes
Taking ownership of projects through to completion and final account
Managing subcontractor accounts and commercial administration
Assessment and management of variations and change
Cost reporting, forecasting and commercial controls
Ensuring commercial processes are completed accurately and efficiently
Supporting the delivery teams against key programme and completion dates
Providing commercial guidance and support to the wider team
Supporting and managing junior members of the commercial team where required
Working closely with operational and commercial management
About You
We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with:
Strong experience working within water, utilities or civil engineering
Previous experience delivering capital maintenance or similar infrastructure schemes
Strong commercial close-out and final account experience
Experience managing multiple smaller-value projects simultaneously
Good knowledge of subcontract management, change and cost control
Previous experience supporting or managing junior commercial staff
The ability to work independently and quickly take ownership of an existing workload
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Previous experience within the water sector would be highly advantageous.
How to Apply
If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term freelance opportunity within a major water infrastructure programme, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to or contact Jordan Lee on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
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