Senior QS - OUTSIDE IR35

Our client, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support their Engineering Services team. This contract role will focus on post-contract commercial management across live highways, construction and maintenance projects, with a mixture of office-based, remote and site working.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the effective cost control of civil engineering construction and highways maintenance projects
Establish and monitor project budgets in collaboration with clients and project managers
Determine contractor entitlements and lead the settlement of final accounts
Report and forecast contract final outturn costs for clients and senior management
Implement suitable procurement strategies, including frameworks and NEC4 arrangements
Manage the commercial delivery and cost outcomes of individual projects and programmes of work
Evaluate, agree and authorise contractor payments, making recommendations independently where appropriate
Ensure compliance with relevant standing orders, financial regulations, contract practice notes, codes of practice and financial management procedures

Job Requirements:

Relevant RQF Level 4-6 qualification, or equivalent, in quantity surveying, commercial management or a related discipline
Significant experience in quantity surveying within a civil engineering, highways or construction environment
Detailed knowledge of NEC4 contracts and the main contract options, including Options A-E
Experience in the financial management and cost forecasting of construction projects
Understanding of procurement strategies, frameworks and early contractor involvement
Knowledge of standing orders, financial regulations, contract practice notes and codes of practice relating to construction projects
Chartered Quantity Surveyor status, such as MRICS, or equivalent professional experience is preferred
Ability to make sound commercial decisions, communicate effectively and work confidently with contractors and stakeholders

Working Arrangements:

One-year contract working 37 hours per week
Hybrid working, combining home, office and frequent visits to live highways and construction sites
Based in Winchester, with travel required to project locations
Category B driving licence and access to a car required
Ability to work independently, including occasional lone working in a challenging site environment
Planned start date: 28 September 2026
If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC4 and highways expertise, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the successful commercial delivery of major civil engineering projects. Apply now