Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks / Civil Engineering
Freelance | Outside IR35 | South East | Long Term Contract

About the Company
Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing civil engineering and groundworks contractor delivering a range of projects across the South East. Their portfolio includes commercial groundworks, infrastructure, and external works packages, with a strong pipeline of ongoing schemes and repeat business.
With continued growth and multiple live projects, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The Role
Due to an increasing workload, our client is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial delivery of multiple groundwork and civils schemes. You will typically be responsible for 2–3 live projects at any one time, working closely with operational teams and clients to ensure strong commercial performance throughout.

Key Responsibilities
Take full commercial responsibility across multiple groundwork schemes
Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, and appointment
Oversee valuations, variations, and take-offs
Manage final accounts and ensure strong cost control across projects
Liaise directly with clients and key stakeholders on a daily basis
Monitor project performance and identify risks and opportunities
Ensure projects are delivered within budget and maximise profitability

Project Types
Commercial groundworks projects
Foundations, deep & shallow drainage, retaining structures, piling
Hardstandings and external works packages
General civils including roads, sewers, highways infrastructure (278/38 works)

Experience & Requirements
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS within groundworks or civil engineering
Demonstrable track record managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong knowledge of commercial processes including procurement, valuations, and final accounts
Experience working on infrastructure, groundworks, or external works packages
Ability to run schemes independently from start to finish

Skills & Attributes
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of cost control, variations, and reporting
Experience in managing subcontract packages and commercial delivery
Solid knowledge of commercial procedures within civils projects

People Skills:
Strong communication and client-facing ability
Excellent organisation and time management
Self-motivated and capable of working independently
Proactive and detail-oriented approach

Location
Projects across the South East
Site and/or office-based as required

Contract Details
Freelance / Contract role
Outside IR35
Long-term opportunity
Day rate: DOE

If you are interested, please contact:
Tabitha Crabtree – Kenton Black
?? Tabitha.crabtree@kentonblack.com
?? 07359640824