Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (freelance) to support a portfolio of major infrastructure and heavy civils projects across the Heathrow and HS2 corridor. The role will be split between head office in Uxbridge and two high-profile live sites.

This is a long-term maternity cover assignment offering exposure to some of the UK’s most complex infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of two major heavy civils projects (HS2 & Heathrow works)
• Full quantity surveying duties including cost control, forecasting, reporting, and valuations
• Managing subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account
• Contract administration (NEC/FIDIC experience preferred)
• Risk management and change control
• Monthly commercial reporting to senior management
• Supporting project teams with commercial strategy and cost advice
• Ensuring robust financial control across multiple live sites simultaneously

Required Experience

• Strong background in heavy civils / major infrastructure projects
• Proven experience working for Tier 1 contractors or subcontractors such as:
  • Murphy
  • Balfour Beatty
  • Costain Group
  • Skanska UK
  • Olive O'Connell
• Strong NEC contract knowledge (essential)
• Comfortable working across multiple sites and managing competing priorities
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder management skills

Ideal Candidate

• Senior QS or established QS ready to step into a multi-site lead role
• Background in major infrastructure, utilities, rail, aviation, or highways
• Confident working independently in a freelance capacity
• Able to operate at both site and head office level
• Strong reporting and client-facing capability