Senior Quantity Surveyor

Posted 08 July 2025
Salary £450 - £500 per day
LocationSurrey
Job type Temporary
Sectors InfrastructureHighways
ReferenceBH-38659

Job description

Job Opportunity: Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Highways Project | Surrey

Location: Surrey, UK
Contract Type: Freelance (Outside IR35)
Rate: Competitive, DOE
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Project Type: Major Highways Infrastructure

Must-Have Experience:
  • Major highways or civil infrastructure projects (preferably with a Tier 1 contractor)
  • Strong NEC contract administration (Option B experience preferred)
  • Management of subcontract procurement and package management
  • Cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting on large capital works
  • Experience in change management, compensation events, and final accounts
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage risk and drive value
  • Excellent stakeholder and client-facing communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a freelance capacity and hit the ground running
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
  • MRICS or working towards chartership
  • Proficient in industry-standard software (e.g. CEMAR, Excel, cost management tools)
What’s on Offer:
  • Long-term freelance engagement
  • High-profile infrastructure project
  • Flexible working (mix of site and remote possible depending on phase)
  • Collaborative and experienced commercial team

If this role sounds of interest, please either apply below or email your CV to Alex.Mawhinney@peoplegroup.com

Alternatively, give me a call on 0203 998 7671 for a confidential chat.