Job Description:

Quantity Surveyor – Contract Administration

Location: Lincoln
Salary: £60,000
Start Date: January 2027
Employment Type: Contract / Self-Employed
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Working Arrangement: Two days on site, with the remainder working from home.

The Role

An opportunity is available for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support construction projects based in Lincoln, with a particular focus on contract administration and commercial management.

The role offers a flexible working arrangement, with two days per week spent on site and the remainder working from home.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial processes and contractual administration, with the ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with the wider project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial administration of construction contracts.

• Review contract documentation, specifications and project requirements.

• Administer contractual notices, variations and change control.

• Monitor project costs, budgets and commercial risks.

• Prepare and assess valuations, applications for payment and variations.

• Assist with subcontractor procurement and commercial negotiations.

• Review subcontractor applications and payment assessments.

• Maintain accurate commercial records and contractual documentation.

• Identify and manage commercial issues throughout the project lifecycle.

• Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors and consultants.

• Support effective cost control and commercial reporting.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.

• Strong contract administration experience.

• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial procedures.

• Experience managing variations, valuations and payment applications.

• Strong numerical, organisational and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• Confident communicating with project stakeholders.

Package

• £60,000 remuneration.

• January 2027 start.

• Lincoln-based projects.

• Two days per week on site, with the remainder working from home.

• Self-employed candidates preferred.

• Outside IR35 contract arrangement.