Job Description

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a major highways programme across the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established project team on a significant civil engineering project, taking responsibility for key commercial activities from project delivery through to final account.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager and operational teams, you will play a pivotal role in managing project costs, maximising value recovery, administering NEC contracts, and ensuring strong commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage the commercial performance of highways and civil engineering projects
• Produce and maintain CVRs, forecasts, and commercial reports
• Administer subcontract accounts from procurement through to final account
• Manage compensation events, variations, and change control processes
• Review and administer NEC contracts
• Prepare and submit applications for payment
• Monitor project cash flow and commercial performance
• Negotiate and agree final accounts with clients and subcontractors
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Support project teams with contractual and commercial advice
• Ensure accurate reporting and forecasting throughout project delivery

• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within highways or civil engineering
• Strong NEC contract knowledge and administration experience
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts and change control processes
• Proven ability to produce CVRs, forecasts, and commercial reports
• Strong understanding of infrastructure project delivery
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously within a project environment

If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in highways or major infrastructure projects and are looking for your next freelance assignment, we'd be keen to discuss this opportunity further.

Apply today for a confidential conversation.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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