Quantity Surveyor

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor seeks a Freelance Quantity Surveyor for a city centre railway station upgrade in York. The role involves managing subcontract accounts, handling change management, and performing contract administration tasks. Applicants should have strong knowledge of NEC and Network Rail contracts, as well as experience in civils or rail projects. This is a 6-month contract, with a day rate of £250 to £600 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have experience on NEC and Network Rail contracts.
• Experience in managing subcontract accounts.
• Proficiency in contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support subcontract accounts.
• Handle change management upstream and downstream.
• Perform contract administration tasks.

Skills

Strong knowledge of NEC and Network Rail contracts

Experience working on civils or rail projects

Flexible and proactive approach

Job description

Freelance Quantity Surveyor (AQS / QS / SQS)

Location: Central York – 3 days per week on site
Duration: 6 months, with potential to extend
Employer: Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contractor
Day Rate: Inside IR35

• AQS: £250 – £350 per day
• QS: £400 – £500 per day
• SQS: £525 – £600 per day

The Project

This role is based on a city centre railway station upgrade in York – a complex, high-profile scheme with more phases expected to follow.

Due to a recent restructure, a gap has appeared in the commercial team. They’re looking for someone to step in on a freelance basis to provide support. The preference is for a Quantity Surveyor, but they’re open to strong AQS or SQS candidates as well.

The Role

You’ll work closely with the existing commercial team, helping to keep the project moving smoothly on the cost and contract side.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting subcontract accounts
• Handling change management both upstream and downstream
• Day-to-day contract administration (NEC / Network Rail)
• Supporting with CVR reporting and data collation
• General commercial support across civils and rail works

What You’ll Need

• Strong knowledge of NEC and Network Rail contracts
• Experience working on civils or rail projects
• Flexible and proactive approach, confident working as part of a Tier 1 team

If this sounds like your next contract, get in touch directly or apply today.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation