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QUANTITY SURVEYOR - CIVILS POSITION : Quantity Surveyor - Civils LOCATION : Commutable from Doncaster , Hull , Beverley , Leeds , Selby , York , Grimsby , Scunthorpe, Bridlington , Sheffield RATE : £30 - £40 ph PAYE or Ltd Co. (outside IR35) available THE ROLE : Our client is an established and well respected multi -disciplinary consultancy. This is a long term freelance opportunity ( 18 - 24 months) for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to work on a large multi million pound Highway project in Yorkshire. The role will be a mix of office , site and some working from home and will be 40 hours Monday to Friday. YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING : Significant previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on Civils projects. Applications are welcome from experienced QS's with either client side or contractor experience Experience of NEC 4 Min HNC/HND level of relevant Construction/Quantity Surveying qualification. Experience of producing detailed cost plans, ensuring the project stays within budget and meets financial targets The ability to review appraise, and report on main contract and sub-contract tenders. This includes evaluating bids, assessing their suitability, and providing recommendations to decision-makers. The ability to review, appraise and report on site changes ( compensation events) To find out more about the Quantity Surveyor role please call Steve Ball on the number provided Steve Ball Recruitment Ltd are a recruitment business specialising in the delivery of recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven t received a reply from us within 28 day of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. QS QUANTITY SURVEYOR SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR COMMERCIAL MANAGER

Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor Retail to Residential Conversions Projects: Reading & Cardiff Day Rate: £550 Duration: Ongoing Blaymires Recruitment is working on behalf of a London-based property developer specialising in the regeneration and conversion of under-utilised buildings, particularly in city-centre and high street locations click apply for full job details

Your new company You will be joining an industry-leading contractor based in Derby operating within the highways industry. Well-known for their collaborative culture and commitment to progressive change, this multi-accredited contractor is appointed on multiple major highways frameworks across England and Wales and as they continue to grow, they are looking for a commercially focused Quantity Surv click apply for full job details

Senior Quantity Surveyor Knowsley 40 hours/week Permanent Competitive salary + Vehicle Allowance + Excellent Benefits We're an innovate renewables & heating and compliance business, putting people and communities at the heart of what we do. We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead on commercial performance, project delivery and team development click apply for full job details

Job Title: Highways Quantity Surveyor Location: Penkridge Salary: Up to £52,500 + £5,000 car allowance Purpose of the Role This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead and mentor a team of intermediate and assistant quantity surveyors. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring commercial control across the business while fostering collaborative relationships with key clients. They will work closely with operational teams to achieve financial objectives on projects and frameworks. Key Responsibilities Cost Management Prepare, review, and update detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects. Monitor project expenditures, analyse variances, and implement cost-saving measures. Manage the end-to-end commercial process, from enquiry receipt to final account close-out. Handle work in progress effectively to achieve project cash flow forecasts. Produce and deliver accurate monthly CVRs and forecasts to senior managers. Submit and agree on Compensation Events (CEs) in a timely manner, maintaining CE Registers or CEMAR systems. Contract Administration Prepare contract documents, including bills of quantities and scopes of work. Oversee contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards. Manage contractual disputes, claims, and variations to resolve issues effectively. Complete applications and respond to client queries to maintain cash flow forecasts. Client and Stakeholder Engagement Respond to client requests promptly, effectively, and professionally. Maintain integrity and respect in all aspects of commercial management. Resolve client issues collaboratively, protecting both company interests and client relationships. Represent the company at meetings, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction. Team Leadership and Development Mentor and support junior and intermediate quantity surveyors. Foster a collaborative team environment to enhance performance and development. Qualifications and Experience Education: BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent. Experience: oMinimum of 3 years of successful surveying experience in civil engineering, preferably within highways. oStrong knowledge of NEC Contracts; experience with CEMAR is advantageous. oExperience in self-delivery organisations is beneficial. Skills: oExpert MS Office user. oExcellent written and verbal communication skills. oProven time management and organisational abilities. oFlexible and willing to travel as required. Personal Attributes A team player who is confident, enthusiastic, and passionate about their work. Professional integrity with discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Water Infrastructure in Reading! A client of mine is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to join a leading infrastructure specialist delivering a critical water-based construction project in the Reading region. This is a high-impact role managing the commercial health of large-scale utilities projects, including pipelines, pumping stations, and treatment works. Rate: 450- 490 per day (Umbrella) Location: Reading (Site-based with Hybrid flexibility) Work Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days On-Site / 2 Days Working from Home) Schedule: 40 Hours per Week 08:00 AM Start Sector: Water Infrastructure / Civil Engineering The Opportunity: Driving Commercial Excellence As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial management of complex water infrastructure packages. You will be responsible for protecting the project's margin while ensuring all contractual obligations are met under the NEC4 (or NEC3) framework. Key Responsibilities & NEC Duties: NEC Contract Administration: Take full ownership of the NEC3/NEC4 contract. Compensation Events (CEs): Identifying, notifying, and quoting for changes in scope. Early Warning Notices (EWNs): Proactively managing the Early Warning register and leading Risk Reduction meetings. Payment Assessments: Ensuring monthly assessments are submitted in accordance with the contract's "Period for Payment." Populating Monthly report (CVR / DES) - Submitting client AFP - Carry out project procurement - Assess supply chain AFP and compiling final account - Costs control and driving up value - Mitigating project risks - Maximising cash collection Candidate Requirements NEC Expertise: Extensive and demonstrable experience administering NEC3 or NEC4 contracts within a construction environment is essential. Sector Experience: Proven track record as a Senior QS within the Water, Utilities, or Civil Engineering sectors. Financial Acumen: Strong experience in CVR reporting, cash flow forecasting, and managing multi-million-pound project budgets. Communication: A professional negotiator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, from site teams to executive management. Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) and ideally MRICS/MCInstCES (or working towards). If you are a Senior QS and looking for a new position please apply here! Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to work for one of the leading civil engineering firms in the South-East of England. Salary - 45,000 - 55,000 Duties Produce and manage cost estimates, budgets, and commercial forecasts across civil engineering projects. Administer contracts (typically NEC or JCT), ensuring compliance with all commercial and contractual obligations. Measure and value works completed on-site, including take-offs, re-measurements, and verification of subcontractor applications. Prepare and submit interim valuations, payment applications, and final accounts. Lead the preparation, submission, and negotiation of variations, compensation events, and change management documentation. Compile and maintain cost/value reconciliations (CVRs) and monthly commercial performance reports. Support procurement by preparing tender packages, analysing subcontractor quotations, and making award recommendations. Monitor project progress and costs to ensure accurate cost control and early identification of risks or opportunities. Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to maintain commercial awareness and alignment with project objectives. Review design drawings, specifications, and site information to determine cost impacts and scope clarity. Manage and negotiate subcontractor accounts, ensuring agreements are fair, accurate, and in line with contract terms. Support dispute avoidance and resolution, preparing evidence and documentation where required. Maintain accurate records, registers, and audit trails for contractual and financial purposes. Ensure all commercial activities are carried out in line with health, safety, and environmental requirements. Contribute to the preparation of project handover and the timely agreement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors. Requirements Previous experience in the construction industry HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying Familiarity with JCT/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates and accruals calculations

Are you a driven Quantity Surveyor looking to build your career across a diverse range of civils and structural engineering projects? We are representing a well-established contractor delivering groundworks, reinforced concrete sub- and super-structures, structural alterations, and public realm / hard landscaping schemes across the UK and mainland Europe click apply for full job details

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Water Infrastructure project! Strategic Commercial Lead Water & Utilities Sector A client of mine is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to join a leading infrastructure specialist delivering a critical water-based construction project in the Swindon region. This is a high-impact role managing the commercial health of large-scale utilities projects, including pipelines, pumping stations, and treatment works. Rate: 490 per day (Umbrella) Location: Swindon (Site-based with Hybrid flexibility) Work Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days On-Site / 2 Days Working from Home) Schedule: 40 Hours per Week 08:00 AM Start Sector: Water Infrastructure / Civil Engineering The Opportunity: Driving Commercial Excellence As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial management of complex water infrastructure packages. You will be responsible for protecting the project's margin while ensuring all contractual obligations are met under the NEC4 (or NEC3) framework. Key Responsibilities & NEC Duties NEC Contract Administration: Take full ownership of the NEC3/NEC4 contract. Compensation Events (CEs): Identifying, notifying, and quoting for changes in scope. Early Warning Notices (EWNs): Proactively managing the Early Warning register and leading Risk Reduction meetings. Payment Assessments: Ensuring monthly assessments are submitted in accordance with the contract's "Period for Payment." Cost Management & CVRs: Leading the monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process, providing accurate forecasting to completion, and presenting financial performance reports to the Commercial Director. Subcontractor Management: Overseeing the procurement and commercial management of specialist subcontractors, ensuring their accounts are managed strictly under NEC sub-contract terms. Risk & Opportunity Management: Developing and maintaining the project risk register, identifying commercial opportunities to improve project margin, and mitigating potential liabilities. Change Control: Working closely with the project team to identify and value variations, ensuring all additional works are correctly captured and recovered from the client. Final Accounts: Driving the timely agreement of both upstream (Client) and downstream (Subcontractor) final accounts to ensure successful project close-out. Team Mentorship: Providing guidance and support to junior and assistant quantity surveyors within the project team. Candidate Requirements NEC Expertise: Extensive and demonstrable experience administering NEC3 or NEC4 contracts within a construction environment is essential. Sector Experience: Proven track record as a Senior QS within the Water, Utilities, or Civil Engineering sectors. Financial Acumen: Strong experience in CVR reporting, cash flow forecasting, and managing multi-million-pound project budgets. Communication: A professional negotiator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, from site teams to executive management. Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) and ideally MRICS/MCInstCES (or working towards). If you are a Senior QS or QS looking for a stable, high-value infrastructure contract with a healthy work-life balance, apply today! Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Quantity Surveyors required to work for Principal Contractor JV on High Speed Rail Main Works Civils Programme. Exciting opportunities to work for Tier 1 Main Contractors on Major Infrastructure Projects. Permanent Staff Requirements Based either Euston, North Acton or West Ruislip - Hybrid Working Arrangements, 3 days on site and 2 days WFH. Quantity Surveyor Role Brief: The role of Quantity S

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor, looking for work, based in Reading? Looking to earn £45k per annum? We Can Offer You: Work-Life Balance: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus flexibility Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 GP access, mental health support, fitness programs, and more Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development to keep you at the top of your game Ready to build a career

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Drylining Subcontractor Location: Huddersfield (Hybrid Working) with travel required across Yorkshire & North West of England. Salary: 57,000 - 65,000 + Company Car/ Car allowance Role Overview: We're seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial management of drylining projects across Yorkshire and the North West. Based primarily in our Yorkshire office, the role also requires regular site visits to ensure accurate cost control and smooth project delivery. Responsibilities include pricing enquiries, securing work, managing project costs, preparing valuations, and providing full commercial support from tender through to final account. Projects range from commercial schemes to residential fit-outs, offering a varied and hands-on workload. Key Requirements: 5 years + experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor (preferably for a drylining company) Strong all-round knowledge of Quantity Surveying in the Commercial/Residential/Retail/Healthcare Fit Out space Responsibilities: Prepare and manage budgets, cost plans, valuations, and monthly CVRs. Price tenders for drylining, partitions, ceilings, and associated packages. Review drawings and specifications to produce accurate costings. Submit interim valuations, manage applications for payment, and track variations. Procure materials and subcontract labour, negotiating and managing costs throughout. Work closely with site teams to monitor costs, control change, and support project delivery. Prepare final accounts and maintain strong relationships with main contractors and project stakeholders. If interested, please get in touch via or (phone number removed)