Quantity Surveyor (Outside IR35)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Initial 3-6 month contract

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a busy programme of works in the infrastructure sector. You will manage project costs, budgets and forecasting, while administering NEC contracts across a portfolio of projects.

This hybrid role requires regular office attendance to collaborate with the commercial team, with the opportunity to extend beyond the initial contract if performance and workload align.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities sectors.
• Strong NEC contract experience is essential.
• Experience with cost estimation, budgeting and commercial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and subcontractor accounts across infrastructure projects.
• Administer NEC contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide commercial reporting and ensure financial controls across the portfolio.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC contracts

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Commercial reporting

Stakeholder management

Job description

A well-established infrastructure and utilities contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a busy programme of works. Due to an increase in workload and an urgent requirement within the commercial team, they are looking for a hands-on QS who can quickly integrate into the business and support project delivery from a commercial perspective.

Your new role

As Freelance Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for managing project costs, budgets, forecasting, subcontractor accounts and commercial reporting across a portfolio of infrastructure projects. You will work closely with operational teams to ensure projects remain commercially compliant and financially controlled whilst administering NEC contracts throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a hybrid role offering flexibility, although regular office attendance is expected to maintain collaboration with the wider team.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities environments.
• Strong NEC contract experience is essential.
• Experience with cost estimation, budgeting and commercial reporting.
• Ability to manage workloads independently and take ownership of projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous experience within the utilities sector would be advantageous.
• M&E commercial experience would be beneficial.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive daily rate.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Initial 3-6 month contract with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to join an established commercial team and contribute to a busy programme of works.