Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Anderselite Ltd; Leicester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial performance across infrastructure projects in the UK. This role, based on a contract or hybrid working structure, offers a competitive daily rate of £400 - £450 and involves ensuring the financial efficiency of projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' experience in Quantity Surveying and a strong background in NEC contract administration.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with a Tier 1 main contractor.
• Proven track record in administering NEC3/4 contracts.
• Previous BPSS Clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review sub-contractor quotations and placement of orders.
• Track and optimise costs within operational teams.
• Prepare and submit monthly payment applications.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Working independently

Team collaboration

Education

Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Freelance Quantity Surveyor
Type: Contract/Remote/Hybrid
Salary: £400 - £450 per day
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a main contracting background to oversee commercial performance across infrastructure projects nationwide. You will be a key member of the team working remotely with intermittent site visits ensuring subcontractors quotations and payments are constantly reviewed, reporting to the Commercial Head. The candidate will have experience in driving project profitability in line with NEC 4 contract principles.

Responsibilities

• Review sub-contractor quotations and placement of orders
• Track and optimise costs within operational teams to ensure financial efficiency
• Project cash flow and sales forecasts to support financial planning
• Prepare and submit monthly payment applications to maintain cash flow
• Hands-on experience with the NEC contract change control process, including preparing and implementing Early Warnings (EWs), managing Compensation Events (CEs) and preparing CE quotations
• Adhere to contractual timeframes and procedures
• Participate in internal and external meetings to ensure alignment with project goals
• Advocate and ensure safe working practices within the commercial team

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying
• 3 years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally for a Tier 1 main contractor
• Proven track record (minimum 3 years) in administering NEC3/4 contracts
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proficient user of MS packages - Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Previous BPSS Clearance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Details

Rate will be £400 - £450 per day. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile capital programmes with long-term impact delivering complex projects in live environments. If you fulfil the criteria above, please get in touch. Please note since this role involves working with a public sector client, it falls under IR35 regulations and payment will be processed through the PAYE Umbrella system.

To get started please contact Stephen Pindar (Specialist Construction Recruitment Consultant) on 0161 707 1516
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