Freelance Quantity Surveyor

An experienced freelance Quantity Surveyor is required to support the commercial position of a major infrastructure project. Reporting to a Project Manager or Commercial Manager, you will take responsibility for the relevant commercial aspects of a defined project section, applying strong contractual, commercial, insurance and legal knowledge to support successful delivery.

• Report to the Project Manager or Commercial Manager on the commercial performance of a defined section of the project.
• Develop and apply an in-depth understanding of the contractual, commercial, insurance and legal processes relating to project contracts.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with the client and client representatives to support smooth commercial progression of the contract.
• Work closely with the wider project and delivery teams, providing strong commercial and technical input to develop practical solutions that meet business and customer requirements.
• Prepare subcontract invitations to tender, evaluate tender returns and provide clear recommendations for appointment.
• Place subcontracts accurately and within required project timescales.
• Liaise confidently with internal commercial and project teams, subcontractors and external client representatives.
• Provide guidance and direction to commercial staff working within the relevant project area, where required.

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on a civil engineering or infrastructure project.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of contractual, commercial, insurance and legal processes.
• Experience preparing subcontract tender packages, evaluating returns, making appointment recommendations and placing subcontracts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project delivery teams, commercial colleagues, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Confident communication, stakeholder management and commercial decision-making skills.

• Strong commercial and contractual understanding within a major project environment.
• Ability to analyse tender returns and manage subcontract procurement accurately.
• Good awareness of risk, insurance and legal considerations relating to construction contracts.

• Effective client and stakeholder relationship management.
• Collaborative approach when working with commercial and delivery teams.
• Organised, accurate and able to operate effectively within project deadlines.

Our client is part of a major civil engineering and infrastructure delivery programme in Birmingham. Operating within a large, multidisciplinary project environment, the team is responsible for delivering complex works through close collaboration between commercial, project delivery and supply chain functions.