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

Quantity Surveyor - Contract Administration

Location: Lincoln

Salary: £60,000

Start Date: January 2027

Employment Type: Contract / Self-Employed

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Working Arrangement: Two days on site, with the remainder working from home.

The Role

An opportunity is available for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support construction projects based in Lincoln, with a particular focus on contract administration and commercial management.

The role offers a flexible working arrangement, with two days per week spent on site and the remainder working from home.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial processes and contractual administration, with the ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with the wider project team.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within 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.Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Confident communicating with project stakeholders.

Package

• £60,000 remuneration.
• January 2027 start.
• Lincoln-based projects.
• Two days per week on site, with the remainder working from home.
• Self-employed candidates preferred.
• Outside IR35 contract arrangement