Quantity Surveyor

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor for a role supporting a major Highways Framework in East Anglia. This position requires proven Tier 1 contractor experience and a strong background in commercial management within the highways/infrastructure sector. The ideal candidate should have expertise in NEC contracts and excellent stakeholder management skills. Flexible working arrangements and a competitive freelance day rate are offered.

Benefits

Competitive freelance day rate

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven Tier 1 contractor experience on major highways frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience managing busy multi-project frameworks.
• Strong background in highways/infrastructure delivery.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of highways projects under a major framework.
• Preparation and management of cost plans, forecasts, and budgets.
• Administration of NEC contracts (NEC3 / NEC4).
• Managing change control, early warnings, and compensation events.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contractual awareness

Commercial governance

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Membership of RICS or working towards

Tools

NEC3 Contracts

NEC4 Contracts

Job description

Freelance Quantity Surveyor - Highways Framework (Inside IR35)

Location: East Anglia

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract (Inside IR35)

Sector: Highways & Infrastructure

Framework: Major Highways Framework (Tier 1 Contractor)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of a busy Highways Framework across the East Anglia region. The role will sit within a Tier 1 delivery environment and will play a key part in ensuring robust commercial control across multiple workstreams and schemes. This is a fast‑paced role requiring a proactive individual with proven experience managing complex frameworks, maintaining strong commercial governance, and working collaboratively with delivery teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of highways projects delivered under a major framework
• Preparation and management of cost plans, forecasts, and budgets
• Administration of NEC contracts (NEC3 / NEC4)
• Managing change control, early warnings, and compensation events
• Measurement, valuation, and agreement of works
• Subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and account management
• Preparation and submission of applications for payment
• Assessment of subcontractor applications and final accounts
• Cost reporting and monthly CVRs
• Risk and opportunity management
• Close collaboration with project managers, planners, engineers, and client representatives
• Supporting commercial strategy across the framework portfolio

Essential Requirements

• Proven Tier 1 contractor experience on major highways frameworks
• Demonstrable experience managing busy multi-project frameworks
• Strong background in highways/infrastructure delivery
• Expert knowledge of NEC forms of contract
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Degree‑qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Membership of RICS or working towards
• Experience working within regional highways frameworks
• Strong reporting and financial control background

Working Arrangements

• Site and office based across East Anglia
• Flexible working considered depending on project needs
• Competitive freelance day rate (Inside IR35)