Quantity Surveyor

Caval Limited; North Bradley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Caval Limited is seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to work on civil engineering projects across the UK, with initial duties based in the Trowbridge area. The role involves site-based commercial activities, cost control, and collaboration with senior management to support growth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong civil engineering background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to own commercial processes from site to client relations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor on civil engineering projects.
• Strong background within civil engineering.
• Experience across any civils sector will be considered.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Comfortable taking ownership and working with senior management.
• Strong 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 Surveyor experience

Civil engineering

Commercial awareness

Contractual understanding

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Title: Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Location: Trowbridge area to start with, some travel around sites nationwide will be required

Day Rate: (Apply online only) per day depending on experience (CIS or limited company)

Role Highlights & Packages:

• Opportunity to join a growing civil engineering business

• Long term freelance work

• Opportunity to help build and develop a commercial team

• Strong pipeline of civils and paving projects

• Site based, hands on QS role

• Opportunity to have a direct impact on the company's continued growth

Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our busy and successful client working on their sites around the UK, starting in Trowbridge.

Key Requirements:

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor on civil engineering projects

• Strong background within civil engineering

• Experience across any civils sector will be considered

• Strong commercial and contractual understanding

• Comfortable taking ownership and working with senior management

• Strong 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