Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways / Asset Maintenance
Freelance | Outside IR35 | Up to £550 per day
Minimum 3-month contract | Cheshire / North West | Hybrid (approx. 3 days office-based)
The Opportunity
A leading national infrastructure and highways services provider is urgently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major highways asset maintenance contract.
This is an Outside IR35 assignment for an initial 3-month term (with potential to extend). Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.
Your primary focus will be to close out claims quickly and effectively, while providing expert commercial support across pre- and post-contract phases.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead commercial activities across the contract lifecycle, from pre-tender through project delivery.
* Prepare accurate and timely commercial reports and advise senior management on key financial metrics.
* Manage budgets, cost forecasting, risk registers and change control processes.
* Oversee contract administration, supply chain procurement and subcontract management.
* Negotiate and finalise claims, compensation events and final accounts.
* Provide guidance and support to junior Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members.
About You
* Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
* Strong background in Highways or Asset Maintenance contracts.
* Proven track record in closing out claims promptly.
* Good working knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
* Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
* Able to start within 1 month and live a commutable distance from the Cheshire office (hybrid working around 3 days on site per week).
Rate & Assignment
* Day Rate: Up to £550 per day (Outside IR35)
* Duration: Minimum 3 months (with potential for extension)
Next Steps
This is an urgent requirement. If you are a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with highways or asset maintenance experience and available at short notice, please apply today to arrange an initial Teams interview