Senior Quantity Surveyor - Freelance (Outside IR35)

Kenton Black Limited; Walsall; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outside IR35

Long-term freelance contract

Competitive day rate

Stable project pipeline

Collaborative commercial team

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor for a long-term contract in the Midlands. You will support commercial management on multiple infrastructure projects from pre-construction to final account, working closely with operational teams to ensure commercial performance and successful delivery.

The role requires a strong civil engineering/infrastructure background, NEC contract expertise and experience in cost control, valuations, and subcontract management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a contractor environment.
• Strong background delivering civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or construction projects.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
• Experience managing subcontract packages and commercial reporting.
• Strong understanding of cost management, forecasting, and valuations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of projects from pre-construction through final account.
• Prepare and negotiate applications for payment, valuations, and final accounts.
• Administer subcontractor accounts including procurement, payments and variations.
• Manage change control procedures and commercial risk.
• Produce accurate cost forecasts and financial reports.
• Monitor project performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure contractual compliance and robust commercial governance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders.

Job description

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor for a long-term contract in the Midlands. You will support commercial management on multiple infrastructure projects from pre-construction to final account, working closely with operational teams to ensure commercial performance and successful delivery.

The role requires a strong civil engineering/infrastructure background, NEC contract expertise and experience in cost control, valuations, and subcontract management.