Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Major Infrastructure Project Near Failand, Bristol Long-Term Contract

The Opportunity

We re looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure scheme near Failand, Bristol, with a minimum 3-year programme and a strong, well-structured delivery team already in place.

This is a long-term role for a commercially capable QS who understands civil engineering delivery and is comfortable working under JCT contracts on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

The Project

A large, technically varied infrastructure and public realm development including:
  • New build major roads
  • Section 278 works
  • Earthworks and drainage
  • Hard landscaping
  • Lakes and ponds
  • Underground car park
Plenty of scope, real complexity, and none of the stop-start nonsense.

The Role

As Freelance Quantity Surveyor, you ll take ownership of the commercial management of defined work packages, working closely with site, engineering and senior management teams.

Typical duties will include:
  • Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors
  • Managing CVRs, cost reporting and financial controls
  • Handling variations, compensation events and claims
  • Forecasting and reporting project costs and performance
  • Preparing and submitting applications for payment
  • Managing and agreeing final accounts
  • Working collaboratively with site and engineering teams to support delivery
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused QS role with real responsibility.

About You

We re looking for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor with:
  • Proven experience working on civil engineering / infrastructure projects
  • Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts
  • Experience managing subcontractors and commercial packages
  • Confidence dealing with variations, claims and final accounts
  • A proactive, organised and commercially aware approach
  • The ability to work collaboratively within a site-based team
Rate & Engagement
  • £400 £430 per day
  • Outside IR35 - Ltd Company engagement
  • Long-term role on a flagship project
Why This Role?

f you re a freelance QS looking for:
  • Longevity (3+ years work)
  • Good rates
  • Complex, interesting civils work
  • A well-run project with a strong team
this one should be top of your list.

Interested?

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