Quantity Surveyor – Contract Administration
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Apply NowQuantity 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
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
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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
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£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