Hybrid Quantity Surveyor & Contract Administration

Henley Chase; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for Lincoln-based contract administration and commercial management. The role offers two days on site and the remainder working from home, with a January 2027 start.

The successful candidate will manage contract documentation, valuations, and change control while maintaining strong communication with the project team and clients. IR35 outside and self-employed options are supported.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.
• Strong contract administration experience.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial procedures.
• Experience managing variations, valuations and payment applications.
• Strong numerical, organisational and negotiation skills; able to work independently.
• Confident communicating with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial administration of construction contracts.
• Review contract documentation, specifications and project requirements.
• Administer contractual notices, variations and change control.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and commercial risks.
• Prepare and assess valuations, applications for payment and variations.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement and commercial negotiations.
• Review subcontractor applications and payment assessments.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and contractual documentation.
• Identify and manage commercial issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors and consultants.
• Support effective cost control and commercial reporting.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract administration

Budgets & cost control

Valuations & payments

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Henley Chase is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for Lincoln-based contract administration and commercial management. The role offers two days on site and the remainder working from home, with a January 2027 start.

The successful candidate will manage contract documentation, valuations, and change control while maintaining strong communication with the project team and clients. IR35 outside and self-employed options are supported.