Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece London; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Freelance Quantity Surveyor for ongoing M&E and HVAC projects in Tyneside. You will manage commercial aspects for a portfolio of NEC and JCT contracts, oversee budgets, valuations, and final accounts.

The role requires at least 4 years as QS, strong NEC/JCT experience, and a UK driving licence. Day rates are project-dependent with weekly CIS payments, and the position offers long-term, ongoing work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years as Quantity Surveyor, preferably in M&E.
• Strong knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts.
• UK driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for M&E projects and manage costs.
• Prepare interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Identify variations and negotiate claims and change orders.
• Support procurement and subcontractor commercial management.
• Administer JCT/NEC contracts and monitor risk and opportunities.
• Provide cost reports and liaise with clients and suppliers.
• Close out projects with final accounts.

Skills

NEC/JCT contracts

Cost control

Valuations & payments

Budgeting & forecasting

Commercial management

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

ONGOING M&E & HVAC PROJECTS - JCT & NEC - DAY RATE PAID CIS*

Location: Tyneside

Sectors: Mechanical & Electrical

Freelance: £(Apply online only) per day dependant on project

Duration: Long term ongoing

We are hiring for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor for our client for ongoing projects based in Tyneside. Our client work nationally installing air conditioning, HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical. This is ongoing work with many upcoming projects working on both NEC and JCT projects, starting ASAP.

Responsibilities of the Freelance Quantity Surveyor:

• Take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC projects.
• Manage project costs, budgets and forecasts throughout the full project life cycle.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Identify, value and negotiate variations, change orders and contractual claims.
• Support the procurement and commercial management of subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations and payment certifications.
• Administer and support projects operating under JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate action is taken throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project performance and prepare accurate commercial and cost reports for senior management.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercial requirements are understood and maintained.
• Liaise professionally with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Support the successful commercial close-out of projects, including agreement of final accounts.

Requirements for the Freelance Quantity Surveyor:

• Minimum 4 years previous experience as a QS preferably with M&E.
• Strong knowledge of managing NEC or JCT contracts.
• UK driving licence is preferred.

Day rate/salary:

Day rate flexible.

Weekly pay on a Friday paid by CIS.