Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor
Hybrid Working | Middlewich | Outside IR35 | Long-Term Contract

About the Company
Our client is a well-established civil engineering subcontractor with a strong reputation for delivering earthworks, drainage and infrastructure packages across a range of major construction and development projects. Working alongside leading contractors and developers, they have built a reputation for reliability, technical expertise and high-quality project delivery. With a growing order book and a strong pipeline of secured projects, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor. Advert structure based on Job advert template.

The Role
Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of multiple earthworks and drainage schemes.
Working on a hybrid basis, you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of projects from subcontract procurement through to final account, ensuring commercial performance is maximised whilst maintaining strong contractual compliance and cost control.
This role would suit a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with previous experience working for a civil engineering contractor or specialist subcontractor delivering earthworks, drainage, roads, highways or infrastructure packages.

Key Responsibilities
Commercial management of earthworks, drainage and civil engineering projects.
Preparation of valuations, applications, cost reports and forecasts.
Management of subcontract accounts from procurement through to final account.
Administration of NEC and bespoke forms of contract.
Assessment and agreement of variations and compensation events.
Identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities.
Monitoring project expenditure against budgets.
Preparation of cash flow forecasts and monthly reporting.
Maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation.
Working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners to ensure successful project delivery. Adapted from the structure of Job advert template.

Experience & Requirements
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering.
Previous experience managing earthworks and drainage packages is essential.
Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
Experience procuring and managing subcontract packages.
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
Excellent commercial awareness and reporting skills.
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Skills & Attributes
Technical Skills
Cost control and commercial reporting.
NEC contract administration.
Valuation and final account preparation.
Change management and compensation events.
Commercial risk management.
Subcontract procurement and management.

Personal Attributes
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Organised and proactive approach.
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
Strong commercial and contractual awareness.

What's on Offer
Ongoing freelance contract.
Hybrid working arrangement.
Outside IR35 engagement.
Competitive day rate.
Long-term project pipeline.
Opportunity to work with a growing and successful specialist civil engineering subcontractor.
Exposure to major infrastructure and construction projects.

For more information or to apply, please contact:
Tabitha Crabtree – Kenton Black
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