Freelance Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering, Site-Based

Caval Ltd; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Caval Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for freelance work starting in the Trowbridge area, with nationwide site travel. The role focuses on commercial management, cost control and contract administration on civil engineering projects.

Ideal candidates have a strong civil engineering background, ownership mindset, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with senior management and client teams across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor on civil engineering projects.
• Strong civil engineering background.
• Experience across civils sectors welcomed.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Able to take ownership and work with senior management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial activities across civil engineering projects.
• Cost control, forecasting and reporting.
• Contract administration and commercial risk management.
• Working closely with site teams and senior management.
• Developing commercial processes and best practice.
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Civil engineering

Contract management

Cost control

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Caval Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for freelance work starting in the Trowbridge area, with nationwide site travel. The role focuses on commercial management, cost control and contract administration on civil engineering projects.

Ideal candidates have a strong civil engineering background, ownership mindset, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with senior management and client teams across projects.