Job Description:

Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Are you an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor looking for your next long-term contract in the South West? We're working with a well-established regional contractor that has secured ongoing work within the water utilities sector and is looking to strengthen its commercial team with the appointment of a Freelance Quantity Surveyor.
Based from their Exeter office, you'll be joining a friendly, supportive team with an excellent manager who believes in giving people the autonomy to do their job while offering support whenever it's needed.

The Role

As the Freelance Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working on a live water utilities framework, taking ownership of the commercial administration of projects operating under the NEC4 form of contract.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administration and management of NEC4 contracts
• Cost reporting, forecasting and commercial performance monitoring
• Managing compensation events and change control
• Preparing and assessing subcontract payments
• Valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
• Working closely with operational teams to maximise project performance
• Ensuring contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle
• Supporting the commercial delivery of multiple framework schemes where required

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Freelance Quantity Surveyor
• Strong working knowledge of the NEC4 form of contract
• Previous experience within water, utilities or civil engineering projects
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Able to work collaboratively with project and commercial teams
• Available to commit to a 6–12 month contract

What's On Offer?

• £400 per day
• Outside IR35
• Initial 6–12 month contract with the potential for further work
• Exeter-based role
• Opportunity to work on a secure, long-term water utilities framework
• Supportive management team and genuinely great working environment
• Established South West business with an excellent reputation