Quantity Surveyor – Contract Administration

Company: Henley Chase
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Location: Lincoln
Job Description:

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • £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

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Posted: November 7th, 2026