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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Capital Projects Freelance - £400-£500 per shift Minimum 5 Year Framework Due to a significant increase in secured workload, we're supporting a leading civil engineering contractor with…

Pay rate £450 – £500/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 23 June 2026

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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Capital Projects
Freelance - £400-£500 per shift
Minimum 5 Year Framework
Due to a significant increase in secured workload, we're supporting a leading civil engineering contractor with several key freelance appointments.
Summary
We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering capital works across the South West Water infrastructure framework.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused QS looking for long-term freelance work on a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects.
Responsibilities
* Full commercial management of multiple capital schemes.
* Cost forecasting, reporting and financial management.
* Procurement and management of subcontractors.
* NEC contract administration.
* Final account negotiation.
* Supporting operational teams to achieve commercial success.
Requirements
* Previous Quantity Surveying experience within the water or civil engineering sectors.
* Strong NEC contract knowledge.
* Excellent commercial, contractual and negotiation skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
What's on Offer
* £400-£500 per shift.
* Minimum five years of secured work.
* Excellent opportunity to join a contractor with a substantial order book across the South West
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional seeking a long-term freelance assignment on a significant infrastructure programme.
If you are available at short notice and looking to secure your next long-term contract, I would welcome a confidential conversation.
If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Ben Knight on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).
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Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment business on behalf of a client

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