Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Location: Dewsbury
Sector: Civil Engineering | Highways & Rail
12 month Contract - -400 - -450 per day (CIS or LTD Company)

We''re working with a civil engineering contractor to recruit a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support delivery across two live infrastructure projects - a major relief road scheme (4 days per week) and a rail project (1 day per week).

This role requires a commercially strong QS with hands-on experience in deep drainage and heavy civils, capable of operating independently across multiple workstreams.

You''ll be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of both projects, with a primary focus on the relief road scheme, ensuring strong cost control, subcontract management and NEC contract administration.

The role will involve close collaboration with site teams, Project Managers and the supply chain to ensure works are delivered efficiently and commercially sound.

• Full commercial management of deep drainage and civils packages
• Preparation and management of CVRs, forecasts and cost reporting
• Subcontract procurement, negotiation and management
• Administration of NEC contracts, including compensation events and change control
• Valuation of works and preparation of applications for payment
• Management of variations, claims and final accounts
• Monitoring project costs and identifying risks and opportunities
• Liaising with site teams to track progress and ensure accurate reporting
• Supporting both highways and rail project requirement

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering
• Strong background in deep drainage and heavy civils (essential)
• Experience working on highways / road schemes
• Rail experience beneficial
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Ability to work across multiple projects and manage workload effectively
• Confident communicator with strong commercial awareness