Senior QS - OUTSIDE IR35

Matchtech; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support its Engineering Services team on a one-year contract focused on post-contract commercial management across highways, civil engineering, and construction projects. Hybrid work with office, remote, and site visits from Winchester, with travel to project locations.

The role requires NEC4 experience, MRICS or equivalent is preferred, and strong cost control, budgeting, and stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• RQF Level 4-6 qualification in quantity surveying or related discipline.
• Significant experience in quantity surveying within civil engineering/highways/construction environments.
• Knowledge of NEC4 contracts and the main contract options (A–E).
• Experience in financial management and cost forecasting of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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 settlement of final accounts.
• Report and forecast contract final outturn costs for clients and senior management.
• Implement procurement strategies, including NEC4 frameworks.
• Manage commercial delivery and cost outcomes of projects and programmes.
• Evaluate and authorise contractor payments with independence where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with standing orders, regulations, and codes of practice.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Commercial management

NEC4 contracts

Stakeholder communication

Site liaison

Driving licence

Education

RQF Level 4-6 in Quantity Surveying or related

MRICS preferred

Tools

NEC4 frameworks

Pricing & final accounts

Job description

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.