Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client is a well-established major contractor delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure schemes across the UK. Due to ongoing workload within their highways division, they are looking to strengthen the commercial team on a project in the Kent area with an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility on a highways scheme in Kent. Working closely with the project and commercial teams, you will manage the day-to-day commercial requirements of the scheme, including subcontractor management, cost control, forecasting, valuations, change management and reporting. The position would suit a strong Senior QS with a background in highways or major civil engineering who is comfortable operating independently within a busy project environment.

• Commercial management of highways and civil engineering works
• Manage subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account
• Prepare and review valuations, variations and commercial documentation
• Manage change and compensation events
• Produce accurate cost forecasts and commercial reports
• Monitor costs, value and project performance
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Maintain accurate commercial records
• Work closely with operational and project teams
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and other project stakeholders

• Strong experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering
• Previous highways experience is highly desirable
• Good working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Strong subcontractor management experience
• Experience with cost forecasting, valuations and change management
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
• Commercially astute with the ability to manage packages independently
• Strong communication and negotiation skills