Quantity Surveyor - Contract Administration

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...

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