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

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Manage the commercial administration of construction contracts.

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Review contract documentation, specifications and project requirements.

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Administer contractual notices, variations and change control.

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Monitor project costs, budgets and commercial risks.

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Prepare and assess valuations, applications for payment and variations.

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Assist with subcontractor procurement and commercial negotiations.

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Review subcontractor applications and payment assessments.

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Maintain accurate commercial records and contractual documentation.

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Identify and manage commercial issues throughout the project lifecycle.

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Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors and consultants.

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Support effective cost control and commercial reporting.

Requirements

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

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Strong contract administration experience.

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Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial procedures.

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Experience managing variations, valuations and payment applications.

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Strong numerical, organisational and negotiation skills.

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Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

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Confident communicating with project stakeholders.

Package

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£60,000 remuneration.

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January 2027 start.

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Lincoln-based projects.

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

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Self-employed candidates preferred.

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Outside IR35 contract arrangement
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed