Quantity Surveyor (Outside IR35) in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Immediate start

3–6 month contract

Potential extension

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a busy programme of works for a well-established infrastructure and utilities contractor. You will manage project costs, budgets, forecasting, subcontractor accounts and commercial reporting across infrastructure projects.

This hybrid role requires NEC contract expertise, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge is essential.
• Experience with cost estimation, budgeting and commercial reporting.
• Ability to manage workloads independently and take ownership of projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasting and subcontractor accounts.
• Administer NEC contracts across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare commercial reports and ensure financial control.
• Collaborate with operational teams to support delivery.
• Support a busy programme of works.

Skills

NEC contracts

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Job description

Job DescriptionYour new company 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.
• Outside IR35 engagement.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Immediate start available.
• Initial 3-6 month contract with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to join an established commercial team and contribute to a busy programme of works.