Quantity Surveyor

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor seeks a freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial delivery of highways projects in the North West. The role involves overseeing contracts, procurement, and stakeholder communications, requiring strong NEC4 knowledge and relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate (outside IR35)

Long-term role on a secure and high-profile framework

Work in the Liverpool area

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts is essential.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in highways or civil engineering.
• UK-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial delivery of asphalt surfacing schemes under NEC4 contracts.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, payments, and change control.
• Handle compensation events and ensure NEC4 compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Your new company
Hays are partnered with a well-established civil engineering contractor, operating nationally, who are seeking a freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support delivery of a long-term highways framework in the North West.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Manage commercial delivery of asphalt surfacing schemes under NEC4 contracts.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, payments, and change control.
• Lead cost forecasting, valuations, and reporting across multiple workstreams.
• Handle compensation events and ensure NEC4 compliance.
• Collaborate with delivery teams and maintain strong client relationships.
• Monitor risks, performance, and framework KPIs.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts is essential
• Previous UK-based experience is essential. You will not be considered without
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in highways or civil engineering.
• Experience working on frameworks for local authorities or public sector clients.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive daily rate (outside IR35)
• Long-term role on a secure and high-profile framework.
• Work in the Liverpool area

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