Senior Quantity Surveyor

Kenton Black Limited; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a freelance, hybrid role based around Oxford. The successful candidate will lead commercial functions across sections of civil engineering works, mentor juniors, and ensure commercial objectives align with project deadlines.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying, professional membership in RICS/CICES or working towards, and a strong civil engineering contracting background with excellent cost control and contract

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Working towards or holding professional membership (RICS, CICES or similar).
• Proven experience operating at Quantity Surveyor level within a civil engineering environment.
• Strong track record of delivering positive commercial outcomes on infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of contracts, cost management, and commercial reporting.
• Ability to work independently while supporting wider team objectives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Valid CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and agreement of variation accounts (main contract and subcontract).
• Monitoring cost against targets and evaluating project performance.
• Tracking contract progress against programmes and work plans.
• Input into change control procedures including EOTs, delays, and performance adjustments.
• Preparation and agreement of interim valuations, final accounts, and subcontract final accounts.
• Subcontract administration including certification and payment processes.
• Providing contractual advice to management, ensuring compliance with obligations and notices.
• Identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities.
• Negotiation and resolution of disputes.
• Mentoring and supporting junior commercial staff where required.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Driving Licence

Education

Quantity Surveying Degree

RICS/CICES Membership

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering

Freelance | Hybrid | Oxford

About the Company

Our client is a major infrastructure delivery partner working on one of the UK’s most significant rail projects. Formed through a collaboration of leading international contractors, they bring together extensive expertise across design, construction, and large-scale civil engineering delivery. With a strong footprint in infrastructure, they are recognized for delivering complex projects including rail, structures, and heavy civils, with a focus on quality, collaboration, and long-term project excellence.

The Role

Due to ongoing project demands, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a freelance basis. This hybrid role offering a mix of site and remote working.

Reporting into the senior Commercial team, you will take responsibility for delivering key commercial functions across your section of works, while also supporting and mentoring junior team members. You will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively, ensuring commercial objectives are achieved in line with project deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and agreement of variation accounts (main contract and subcontract)
• Monitoring cost against targets and evaluating project performance
• Tracking contract progress against programmes and work plans
• Input into change control procedures including EOTs, delays, and performance adjustments
• Preparation and agreement of interim valuations, final accounts, and subcontract final accounts
• Subcontract administration including certification and payment processes
• Providing contractual advice to management, ensuring compliance with obligations and notices
• Identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities
• Negotiation and resolution of disputes
• Mentoring and supporting junior commercial staff where required

Experience & Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Working towards or holding professional membership (RICS, CICES or similar)
• Proven experience operating at Quantity Surveyor level within a civil engineering environment
• Strong track record of delivering positive commercial outcomes on infrastructure projects
• Good understanding of contracts, cost management, and commercial reporting
• Ability to work independently while supporting wider team objectives
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Valid CSCS card

Skills & Attributes

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of cost control, valuations, and contract administration
• Experience managing change control processes and commercial reporting
• Ability to provide strategic commercial input into projects

People Skills:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams
• Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented
• Leadership and mentoring capability

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact:

Tabitha Crabtree at Kenton Black

[e-mail] | 07359640824