Freelance MEP Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist MEP contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance MEP Quantity Surveyor in Cambridge to provide commercial and contractual support for a major pharmaceutical project. The role includes managing budgets, subcontract administration, and ensuring accurate cost reporting. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and proven experience on large-scale projects. Competitive day rate offered, with potential for a long-term contract.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Long-term freelance contract

Outside IR35 potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an MEP Quantity Surveyor on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC/JCT forms of contract and subcontract administration.
• Ability to work independently while integrating with the project team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all MEP commercial activities for the project.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, cash flows, and forecasts.
• Administer subcontracts: procurement, negotiation, valuations, variations, and final accounts.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Cost control

Subcontract management

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

We are a specialist MEP contractor delivering complex building services across the pharmaceutical, data centre, and healthcare sectors. Due to the award of a major pharmaceutical project in Cambridge, we are seeking an experienced Freelance MEP Quantity Surveyor to support our project team on a contract basis.

Role Overview

The Freelance MEP Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial and contractual expertise throughout the delivery of this high-value pharmaceutical project. The role will focus on cost control, subcontract management, and financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely commercial support for the project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all MEP commercial activities for the project on a freelance basis.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, cash flows, and forecasts.
• Administer subcontracts: procurement, negotiation, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Assess, agree, and process variations and change orders with client and subcontractors.
• Provide accurate cost reporting, including CVRs and forecasts, to the commercial lead.
• Ensure works are measured, valued, and certified in line with contract conditions.
• Attend project meetings to provide commercial support and advice.
• Liaise with procurement to achieve best value and programme compliance.
• Support claims and dispute resolution if required.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience as an MEP Quantity Surveyor on large-scale projects.
• Previous pharmaceutical or life sciences project experience (highly desirable).
• Strong knowledge of NEC/JCT forms of contract and subcontract administration.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently while integrating with the project team.
• Available at short notice and able to commit to the project duration.

What’s on Offer

• Day rate: Competitive (dependent on experience).
• Long-term freelance contract on a prestigious pharmaceutical project.
• Outside IR35 potential (to be confirmed with HMRC determination).
• Opportunity to work with a leading MEP contractor in a dynamic project environment.