Freelance Quantity Surveyor - Civil Infrastructure Projects

Kenton Black Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial position of a major infrastructure project in Birmingham. You will report to a Project Manager or Commercial Manager and handle contractual, commercial, insurance and legal aspects to enable successful delivery.

Key activities include tendering, subcontract placement, stakeholder engagement and advising on commercial risk and opportunities across a defined project section.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of contractual, commercial, insurance and legal processes.
• Experience preparing subcontract tender packages, evaluating returns, making appointment recommendations and placing subcontracts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project delivery teams, commercial colleagues, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Confident communication, stakeholder management and commercial decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Project Manager or Commercial Manager on the commercial performance of a defined section of the project.
• Develop and apply an in-depth understanding of the contractual, commercial, insurance and legal processes relating to project contracts.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with the client and client representatives to support smooth commercial progression of the contract.
• Work closely with the wider project and delivery teams, providing strong commercial and technical input to develop practical solutions that meet business and customer requirements.
• Prepare subcontract invitations to tender, evaluate tender returns and provide clear recommendations for appointment.
• Place subcontracts accurately and within required project timescales.
• Liaise confidently with internal commercial and project teams, subcontractors and external client representatives.
• Provide guidance and direction to commercial staff working within the relevant project area, where required.

Skills

Contractual knowledge

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial position of a major infrastructure project in Birmingham. You will report to a Project Manager or Commercial Manager and handle contractual, commercial, insurance and legal aspects to enable successful delivery.

Key activities include tendering, subcontract placement, stakeholder engagement and advising on commercial risk and opportunities across a defined project section.