Senior Quantity Surveyor – Infra Projects | NEC Expert

Kenton Black Limited; Walsall; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outside IR35

Long-term freelance contract

Competitive day rate

Stable project pipeline

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a long-term freelance role on UK infrastructure projects. You will manage commercial activities across the project lifecycle, negotiate payments and final accounts, and oversee subcontractor accounts while maintaining NEC contract governance.

A strong civil/infra background and full UK driving license are preferred. This outside IR35 opportunity offers exposure to a stable project pipeline with a well-established contractor and a

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in a contractor environment.
• Strong background in civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or construction.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
• Experience managing subcontract packages and commercial reporting.
• Strong understanding of cost management, forecasting, and valuations.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent (preferred).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of projects throughout the entire lifecycle.
• 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 strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Support the wider commercial team in achieving project and business objectives.

Skills

NEC contract administration

Cost control

Valuations & final accounts

Procurement management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management

Job description

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a long-term freelance role on UK infrastructure projects. You will manage commercial activities across the project lifecycle, negotiate payments and final accounts, and oversee subcontractor accounts while maintaining NEC contract governance.

A strong civil/infra background and full UK driving license are preferred. This outside IR35 opportunity offers exposure to a stable project pipeline with a well-established contractor and a