Posted: 1 June
The role
Quantity Surveyor – Freelance / Multiple vacancies
Location: Ipswich
Contract Length: 3–6 Months
Sector: Heavy Civils / Highways Maintenance
Rate: Competitive Day Rate (DOE)
A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking a freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a busy highways maintenance and heavy civils division based in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level QS with around 3–5 years’ experience looking to gain exposure on major infrastructure and maintenance frameworks.
The successful candidate will support the commercial team with a strong focus on processing claims, subcontractor accounts, valuations, and general commercial administration across ongoing highways and civils works.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing and managing compensation events, variations, and claims
- Assisting with subcontractor management and payments
- Supporting monthly valuations and cost reporting
- Reviewing applications for payment and commercial documentation
- Assisting senior commercial staff with contract administration
- Maintaining accurate commercial records and forecasts
- Working closely with operational and project delivery teams
- Supporting the commercial management of highways maintenance works and civils packages
Requirements
- Approximately 3–5 years’ experience within Quantity Surveying
- Background within construction, infrastructure, heavy civils, or highways projects
- Highways maintenance experience would be highly advantageous
- Good understanding of commercial processes and contract administration
- Experience processing claims / variations is preferred
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Able to work within a fast-paced project environment
- Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management preferred
What’s on Offer
- Immediate start available
- Opportunity to work with a major Tier 1 contractor
- Exposure to large-scale highways and infrastructure frameworks
- Flexible freelance contract with potential extension
- Competitive day rate dependent on experience
