Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Kenton Black
  • Maidstone, Kent
  • 23/10/2026
Contract Construction Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineer Management

Job Description

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor
Kent Freelance Outside IR35

About the Company
Our client is a well-established major contractor delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure schemes across the UK. Due to ongoing workload within their highways division, they are looking to strengthen the commercial team on a project in the Kent area with an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility on a highways scheme in Kent.
Working closely with the project and commercial teams, you will manage the day-to-day commercial requirements of the scheme, including subcontractor management, cost control, forecasting, valuations, change management and reporting. The position would suit a strong Senior QS with a background in highways or major civil engineering who is comfortable operating independently within a busy project environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Commercial management of highways and civil engineering works
  • Manage subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account
  • Prepare and review valuations, variations and commercial documentation
  • Manage change and compensation events
  • Produce accurate cost forecasts and commercial reports
  • Monitor costs, value and project performance
  • Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
  • Maintain accurate commercial records
  • Work closely with operational and project teams
  • Liaise with clients, subcontractors and other project stakeholders

Experience & Requirements

  • Strong experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering
  • Previous highways experience is highly desirable
  • Good working knowledge of NEC contracts
  • Strong subcontractor management experience
  • Experience with cost forecasting, valuations and change management
  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
  • Commercially astute with the ability to manage packages independently
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills

If you are interested, please contact Tabitha Crabtree at Kenton Black