We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a national contractor on a local authority highways improvement program. This is a freelance role, initially for 12 months, focused on managing change and administering NEC contracts. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring commercial control, particularly around variations, compensation events, and accurate cost reporting. The role will be client facing alongside a focus on internal measures.
 
The role has the option to pay LTD up to £550 per day. Hybrid working is available but ideally the successful candidate will be within the local area.
 
Key Responsibilities
·Change Management: Lead on identifying, preparing, and managing compensation events and variations, ensuring they are accurately captured and reported.
·Contract Administration: Work under NEC contracts (Options A & C preferred), managing notices, payments, and contractual obligations.
·Commercial Reporting: Support with CVRs, cost forecasts, and financial reporting to ensure accurate project performance tracking.
·Subcontract Management: Oversee subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, and change control.
·Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, planners, and the wider commercial team to ensure aligned commercial strategy.
 
Requirements
·Experience Level: Proven track record as a Senior Quantity Surveyor (minimum 6-8 years post-qualification).
·Contracts: Essential - hands-on NEC experience, particularly around change/compensation events.
·Sector Background: Highways experience is desirable, but strong change management expertise within civil engineering/infrastructure is key.
·Commercial Acumen: Strong analytical, negotiation, and reporting skills with attention to detail.
·Availability: Able to start at short notice and commit to a 12month freelance contract.
·Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent.
 
For more information please click APPLY NOW or call Jay Cochrane on 02393 876 073.
 
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jay Cochrane at Carrington West on 02393 876073 for more information.
 
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