Freelance Quantity Surveyor
Location: Dewsbury
Sector: Civil Engineering | Highways & Rail
12 month Contract - £400 - £450 per day (CIS or LTD Company)
We're working with a civil engineering contractor to recruit a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support delivery across two live infrastructure projects - a major relief road scheme (4 days per week) and a rail project (1 day per week).
This role requires a commercially strong QS with hands-on experience in deep drainage and heavy civils, capable of operating independently across multiple workstreams.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of both projects, with a primary focus on the relief road scheme, ensuring strong cost control, subcontract management and NEC contract administration.
The role will involve close collaboration with site teams, Project Managers and the supply chain to ensure works are delivered efficiently and commercially sound.
Key Responsibilities
Full commercial management of deep drainage and civils packages
Preparation and management of CVRs, forecasts and cost reporting
Subcontract procurement, negotiation and management
Administration of NEC contracts, including compensation events and change control
Valuation of works and preparation of applications for payment
Management of variations, claims and final accounts
Monitoring project costs and identifying risks and opportunities
Liaising with site teams to track progress and ensure accurate reporting
Supporting both highways and rail project requirement
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering
Strong background in deep drainage and heavy civils (essential)
Experience working on highways / road schemes
Rail experience beneficial
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
Ability to work across multiple projects and manage workload effectively
Confident communicator with strong commercial awareness