Quantity Surveyor civils
CV-LibraryPlymouthcontractPosted: 6 May 2026
Apply NowLong term freelance opportunities inside IR35 exist for Quantity Surveyors on a MOD project in Plymouth. Due to the nature of the project, candidates will be required to undergo a BPSS check which can take up to 8 weeks. Eligible candidates must hold a NATO or MISWG passport and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years
This post offers a lodge allowance of £50/day gross
As a Quantity Surveyor, your duties will include –
Provide commercial input including financial and contractual performance forecasts to the management team. Help ensure that business targets and KPI’s are met / exceeded.
Ensure cash flow is maximised including ensuring payments are made and received on time.
Preparation and review of monthly cost reports for area, together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members
Forecasting and monitoring spend against approved Client budgets.
Physical measurement of works and agreement of same with client and subcontractors.
Agreement of certification and payment of subcontractor accounts - monitoring of such accounts against forecasts
Implementation and compliance with the contract change control procedure and monitoring thereof including communications to client as appropriate.
Managing sub-contractors including sending out enquiries, collating prices, comparing with tender, negotiation, order placement, agreement of account and payment
To assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks and implement Kier Group's policies for risk management.
Requirements for this role include –
Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveyor
CSCS – White, PQP/AQP, RICS
Fully converse and experience of NEC Contracts
Experience with the use of CEMAR desired but not essential
Experience working with Coins / Causeway accounting systems.
Holder of a Full UK Drivers Licence
Excellent Communication skills both written and verbally as it is client facing.
If you are interested in this opportunity, then kindly lodge your CV here now
This post offers a lodge allowance of £50/day gross
As a Quantity Surveyor, your duties will include –
Provide commercial input including financial and contractual performance forecasts to the management team. Help ensure that business targets and KPI’s are met / exceeded.
Ensure cash flow is maximised including ensuring payments are made and received on time.
Preparation and review of monthly cost reports for area, together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members
Forecasting and monitoring spend against approved Client budgets.
Physical measurement of works and agreement of same with client and subcontractors.
Agreement of certification and payment of subcontractor accounts - monitoring of such accounts against forecasts
Implementation and compliance with the contract change control procedure and monitoring thereof including communications to client as appropriate.
Managing sub-contractors including sending out enquiries, collating prices, comparing with tender, negotiation, order placement, agreement of account and payment
To assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks and implement Kier Group's policies for risk management.
Requirements for this role include –
Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveyor
CSCS – White, PQP/AQP, RICS
Fully converse and experience of NEC Contracts
Experience with the use of CEMAR desired but not essential
Experience working with Coins / Causeway accounting systems.
Holder of a Full UK Drivers Licence
Excellent Communication skills both written and verbally as it is client facing.
If you are interested in this opportunity, then kindly lodge your CV here now