Quantity Surveyor

GirlingJones; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 100,929 - 108,499; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting firm is seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor for a major infrastructure project near Bristol. This long-term role involves ownership of commercial management and requires proven experience in civil engineering and a strong knowledge of JCT contracts. The position offers competitive rates of £400 – £430 per day and the opportunity to work with a well-structured delivery team on complex projects. Ideal candidates will be proactive and collaborative, with a focus on successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Experience managing commercial packages.
• Ability to handle variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Proactive and organized with a commercial approach.
• Team player within site-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of commercial management for defined work packages.
• Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors.
• Managing cost reporting and financial controls.
• Forecasting and reporting project costs and performance.
• Preparing applications for payment and managing final accounts.
• Working collaboratively with site and engineering teams.

Skills

Civil engineering delivery

Knowledge of JCT contracts

Managing subcontractors

Cost reporting

Commercial awareness

Collaborative teamworking

Job description

Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Major Infrastructure Project | Near Failand, Bristol | Long-Term Contract

We’re looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure scheme near Failand, Bristol, with a minimum 3-year programme and a strong, well-structured delivery team already in place.

This is a long-term role for a commercially capable QS who understands civil engineering delivery and is comfortable working under JCT contracts on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

The Project

A large, technically varied infrastructure and public realm development including:

• New build major roads
• Section 278 works
• Earthworks and drainage
• Hard landscaping
• Lakes and ponds
• Underground car park

Plenty of scope, real complexity, and none of the stop-start nonsense.

The Role

As Freelance Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take ownership of the commercial management of defined work packages, working closely with site, engineering and senior management teams.

Typical duties will include:

• Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors
• Managing CVRs, cost reporting and financial controls
• Handling variations, compensation events and claims
• Forecasting and reporting project costs and performance
• Preparing and submitting applications for payment
• Managing and agreeing final accounts
• Working collaboratively with site and engineering teams to support delivery

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused QS role with real responsibility.

About You

We’re looking for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor with:

• Proven experience working on civil engineering / infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts
• Experience managing subcontractors and commercial packages
• Confidence dealing with variations, claims and final accounts
• A proactive, organised and commercially aware approach
• The ability to work collaboratively within a site-based team

Rate & Engagement

• £400 – £430 per day
• Outside IR35 – Ltd Company engagement
• Long-term role on a flagship project

Why This Role?

You’re a freelance QS looking for:

• Longevity (3+ years’ work)
• Good rates
• Complex, interesting civils work
• A well-run project with a strong team

…this one should be top of your list.

Interested?

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