Quantity Surveyor

Tradestech Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradestech Recruitment is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Quantity Surveyor to support HS2 works valued around £20 million. The role covers commercial management from valuations and cost reporting to subcontract management and final accounts, with hybrid working from Northampton office 1–2 days a week and occasional site visits.

You should have experience in groundworks or infrastructure, knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, and the ability to manage your own workload and communicate with clients

Qualifications

• A capable Intermediate or Senior QS with experience in groundworks, highways, rail or infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts, particularly Options A, B and E.
• Confidence managing your own workload and communicating with clients, subcontractors and site teams.
• Based within commutable distance of Northampton and able to attend the office 1-2 days per week.
• Previous HS2 experience is welcome but not essential.
• Relevant experience delivering infrastructure projects under NEC contracts is the key requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of allocated works.
• Prepare applications for payment, valuations and cost reports.
• Manage subcontract packages, including procurement, payments and final accounts.
• Identify and manage variations and contractual notifications.
• Work closely with the delivery teams and Commercial Director to monitor costs and commercial performance.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

NEC3/NEC4

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 Contracts

Job description

Freelance Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - HS2

Rate: £400-£500 per day DOE - OUTSIDE OF IR35

Duration: 2 years

Location: Hybrid - Northampton office 1-2 days per week, working from home for the remainder, with occasional site visits.

Tradestech Recruitment is looking for a solid Intermediate or Senior Quantity Surveyor to support £20 million worth of works across HS2, covering BBV, EKFB and Align.

Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of your allocated works, from valuations and cost reporting through to subcontract management, variations and final accounts.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial delivery of allocated works.
• Prepare applications for payment, valuations and cost reports.
• Manage subcontract packages, including procurement, payments and final accounts.
• Identify and manage variations and contractual notifications.
• Work closely with the delivery teams and Commercial Director to monitor costs and commercial performance.

What we're looking for:

• A capable Intermediate or Senior QS with experience in groundworks, highways, rail or infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts, particularly Options A, B and E.
• Confidence managing your own workload and communicating with clients, subcontractors and site teams.
• Based within commutable distance of Northampton and able to attend the office 1-2 days per week.

Previous HS2 experience is welcome but not essential.

Relevant experience delivering infrastructure projects under NEC contracts is the key requirement.