Freelance Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering
Location: Wakefield
Contract Type: Freelance
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: Dependant on Experience
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a range of internal civil engineering projects based in Wakefield. This role is focused on commercial management, costing, and forecasting across ongoing works rather than site-based delivery.
This is an ideal opportunity for a QS who is commercially strong, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing project finances within a civils environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation and management of project costings and budgets
* Ongoing cost reporting and commercial forecasting
* Monitoring project performance against financial targets
* Managing and tracking variations and change control
* Supporting procurement and subcontractor commercial processes
* Producing CVRs and financial reports
* Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
* Liaising with internal teams to ensure accurate financial control
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering
* Strong experience in costing, forecasting, and financial reporting
* Experience working on internal or framework-based projects (desirable)
* Good understanding of NEC contracts (preferred)
* Strong analytical and commercial awareness
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams
* Proficient in Excel and commercial reporting tools