Self Employed-Quantity Surveyor - Bedfordshire - LONG TERM-

We are seeking an experienced Civils Quantity Surveyor to join our clients-commercial team delivering major civils and infrastructure projects across commercial projects.-

This role requires strong experience in heavy civil engineering and groundworks and demonstrable expertise administering JCT Forms of Contract.

The successful candidate will take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring effective cost control, contract administration, and risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of civils and infrastructure projects.

• Administer and manage contracts under-JCT

• Prepare, review, and negotiate subcontract agreements

• Manage Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events under JCT

• Oversee cost forecasting, budgeting, and reporting

• Prepare and assess interim applications and valuations

• Conduct cost value reconciliation (CVR) and financial reporting

• Manage change control processes and risk registers

• Lead subcontractor procurement and commercial negotiations

• Provide contractual advice to project and site teams

• Prepare and agree final accounts

• Ensure compliance with company governance and client requirements

Essential requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civils and infrastructure projects on non-residential projects

• Strong working knowledge and practical experience administering JCT Contracts

• Demonstrable experience managing Compensation Events and Early Warnings

• Experience in cost reporting and financial control on multi-million-pound projects

• Strong understanding of construction law and contract principles

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Experience working for a Main Contractor or Civils Contractor-

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

Key competencies

• Commercial acumen

• Analytical and detail-oriented

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Proactive and solutions-focused

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines