Senior Quantity Surveyor

People Group Limited; Chilcomb; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

People Group Limited is seeking a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor for highways-focused work, largely remote with occasional office visits in the South of England. The role offers around 475 per day and an initial six-month contract under Outside IR35 conditions.

The position emphasizes contract administration, change management, and payments under NEC (primarily Options A and E) with minimal procurement or subcontract management.

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC contracts (Options A and E) and related payments processes.
• Strong contract administration and change management skills.
• Clear understanding of NEC-based cost control and progress payments.
• Highways sector experience preferred, especially at subcontractor level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver contract administration and change management for highway projects.
• Process and certify payments under NEC framework.
• Support on-site and monthly-end activities as required.
• Collaborate across project teams with focus on NEC Options A/E.

Skills

Contract administration

Change management

Payments under NEC

Highways sector experience

Job description

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways sector South of England (hybrid role, mainly work from home) Around 475 per day, indicative determination of Outside IR35 6 month initial contract

We are looking to appoint a contract Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing highways service provider.

The role focuses on contract administration, change management and payments under NEC, mainly Options A and E with some B, and involves no procurement or subcontract management.

SDF framework and highways sector experience is preferred, particularly if you have previous experience in operating at the subcontractor level.

You can be based anywhere in the South (M3 / M4 corridors would be great) and you will work remotely most of the week, travelling when needed and coming into the office for month end.

People Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both our clients and employees.