Job Description
Quantity Surveyor (Freelance) - Energy / Overhead Lines (OHL)
Location: Waltham Cross (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home)
Rate: 450 per day
Duration: 6-month contract
TRIbuild Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a leading energy infrastructure client for an experienced freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team supporting overhead line (OHL) energy projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a QS with strong energy or utilities sector experience to take on a varied commercial role across a live project portfolio.
The Role
- Support the preparation of reports, claims, and commercial documentation within agreed timescales
- Maintain strong working relationships with Business Unit and Project Managers
- Monitor project risks, maintain risk registers, and manage subcontractor/supplier processes including quotations, valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts
- Assist in managing compensation events, contract costs, and project profitability
- Identify and manage variations, delays, and claims
- Contribute to financial reporting, forecasting, and continuous process improvement
- Attend project meetings and maintain commercial records and manuals
- Work closely with commercial and project teams to ensure smooth project delivery
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental policies
- Undertake additional duties as required to support business and customer needs
What We're Looking For
- Proven Quantity Surveying experience, ideally within the energy, utilities, or OHL sector
- Strong understanding of NEC or similar contract forms, including compensation events
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, and final accounts
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
- Comfortable working in a hybrid role with regular site presence at Waltham Cross
Contract Details
- Day rate: 450
- Duration: 6 months
- Location: Waltham Cross, hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days home)
Interested candidates should apply directly or get in touch with Leon at TRIbuild Solutions for more information.
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