In brief
This freelance senior quantity surveyor role supports a large-scale highway infrastructure scheme through commercial oversight and contract management. The work involves either leading client-side change management processes or overseeing specific subcontract packages for earthworks and drainage to ensure effective cost control and project delivery.
Best for
Experienced freelance quantity surveyors with a background in highway infrastructure projects.
Non-negotiable
Recent hands-on experience delivering highway infrastructure schemes is essential.
Worth knowing
The role is classified as inside IR35.
What you need
Required
Highway infrastructure experience
Clearly required in the listing
NEC contract knowledge
Clearly required in the listing
Highways Method of Measurement
Clearly required in the listing
Change management
Clearly required in the listing
Subcontract management
Clearly required in the listing
Commercial reporting
Clearly required in the listing
Cost control
Clearly required in the listing
Preferred
NEC4 Option C
Clearly required in the listing
NEC Option A
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Manage commercial change
Clearly stated in the job description.
Oversee subcontract packages
Clearly stated in the job description.
Produce commercial reports
Clearly stated in the job description.
Apply NEC contract knowledge
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“The role will involve managing two key subcontract packages covering earthworks and drainage, with a combined value of approximately £10 million.”
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Hi all! One of my clients are currently looking for a couple of Senior Quantity Surveyors to work on a £45million scheme based in Didcot. The project is working on a dual carriageway so recent hands on experience of delivering highway infrastructure schemes (ideally from a contractor environment) is essential. Please see the following below: Senior Quantity Surveyor – Change Management (Freelance) We are looking for an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a project based in Didcot, focusing on client-side change management. Candidates must have strong NEC contract knowledge, ideally NEC4 Option C, alongside highways experience and a good understanding of the Highways Method of Measurement. The role will involve managing change, assessing variations and supporting effective commercial control throughout the project. Senior Quantity Surveyor – Delivery (Freelance) We are seeking a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support project delivery on a scheme based in Didcot. The role will involve managing two key subcontract packages covering earthworks and drainage, with a combined value of approximately £10 million. Candidates should have strong NEC contract knowledge, ideally NEC Option A, and experience in subcontract management, commercial reporting, cost control and change management. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a Tier 1 contractor and to work with a great team! The role comes with a long term contract and a top day rate (Inside IR35)! If you are currently looking for work or coming to the end of your current contract, feel free to get in touch
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