Quantity Surveyor

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major civil engineering project, taking commercial responsibility for key infrastructure packages including earthworks, drainage, structures and bridge…

Pay rate £510/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 13 October 2026

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About this contract

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major civil engineering project, taking commercial responsibility for key infrastructure packages including earthworks, drainage, structures and bridge works.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 principal contractor on major civil engineering or infrastructure schemes.

This is a hands-on commercial role requiring someone who understands their numbers, can accurately forecast package performance and is confident managing subcontractors from procurement and contract drafting through to final account.

Key responsibilities will include:

Commercial management of major civil engineering packages including earthworks, drainage, bridges and associated structures

Producing accurate cost forecasts and cost-to-complete assessments

Monitoring actual spend against budget and forecast

Identifying and investigating over and underspends

Reporting on package performance and highlighting emerging commercial risks

Preparing and developing draft subcontracts for downstream suppliers and subcontractors

Managing subcontractor accounts, applications, payments and commercial correspondence

Managing downstream change control, including variations and compensation events

Reviewing costs associated with change and ensuring appropriate commercial recovery

Maintaining accurate cost and value records

Working closely with project, engineering, procurement and planning teams

Supporting monthly commercial reporting and forecasting

What we’re looking for:

BSc Quantity Surveying

Background with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 principal civil engineering contractor

Strong major civil engineering/infrastructure experience

Experience commercially managing packages such as earthworks, drainage, bridges and structures

Strong forecasting, budgeting and cost-control capability

Experience drafting and administering subcontracts

Strong downstream subcontractor and change-management experience

Good understanding of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts

Strong working knowledge of NEC Options A and E

Commercially astute with a strong understanding of package-level cost performance

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