Freelance Quantity Surveyor

SC Contracts; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering subcontractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team starting in January 2026. This role involves measurement, valuations, and commercial management for a major civils/highways project over 12 months. Candidates should have experience with subcontractors and civils projects, along with familiarity with NEC contracts. This opportunity offers competitive pay and the chance to work closely with clients, ensuring strong project governance. Stable and growth-oriented environment in Greater London.

Qualifications

• Proactive approach to commercial management and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Measurement of works and preparation of monthly valuations.
• Identification, notification, and pricing of change.
• Producing cost & value forecasts to project completion.
• Liaising with the client and subcontractors.
• Ensuring subcontractor procurement and payments follow company procedures.
• Supporting strong commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Experience working for a subcontractor

Background in civils / highways projects

Familiarity with NEC contracts

Job description

Job Description

We're excited to be adding a Quantity Surveyor to our team from January 2026, supporting one of our long-standing clients— a highly respected civil engineering subcontractor delivering a major civils / highways scheme under NEC Option B. This opportunity is available on a freelance (likely outside IR35) or permanent basis.

Location

Based between our client's offices on the edge of Leeds, with regular site visits to Huddersfield.

What You'll Be Doing

• Measurement of works and preparation of monthly valuations
• Identification, notification, and pricing of change
• Producing cost & value forecasts to project completion
• Liaising with the client and subcontractors
• Ensuring subcontractor procurement and payments follow company procedures
• Supporting strong commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle

The project duration is just over 12 months, offering stability and the chance to become a core part of our delivery team.

Additional Opportunities

There is also scope to get involved in other areas of our business, including supporting our dispute resolution department if this is an area you'd like to gain experience in.

Who This Would Suit

• Experience working for a subcontractor
• Background in civils / highways projects
• Familiarity with NEC contracts (Option B is a bonus)
• A proactive approach to commercial management and client communication

Salary / Rate: Competitive pay based on experience.

Freelance (likely outside IR35) or potentially permanent options available.

If you're looking for a fresh challenge in 2026 and want to join a growing business with opportunities beyond the project itself, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types

• Full-time
• Temporary
• Fixed term contract
• Temp to perm
• Freelance

Contract length

12 months

Work Location

In person