Job Description

Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS)
NEC Major Highways Project £630 per day
Are you a Freelance Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS) with strong NEC experience looking for your next major infrastructure project?
If you're an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor who thrives on solving complex commercial challenges and leading high-value contractual negotiations, this could be the contract you've been waiting for.
We're recruiting for a Freelance Managing QS to join a significant highways infrastructure scheme. From day one, you'll play a pivotal role in managing a major compensation event while supporting the commercial delivery of large bridge and structures packages.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term freelance contract.
The Role
As the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll be based full-time on site (Monday-Friday), taking ownership of one of the project's most commercially significant workstreams.
Your primary focus will be managing a high-profile £5 million NEC compensation event associated with a major roundabout package. You'll work directly with the client to resolve complex commercial matters, analyse pricing changes following a design refresh and drive successful contractual outcomes.
Alongside this, you'll provide commercial leadership and support to the structures team, who are currently delivering multiple large bridge packages during a busy procurement phase.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a major NEC compensation event valued at approximately £5 million.
Manage commercial negotiations directly with the client.
Administer NEC Option C contracts.
Review pricing changes following design development.
Provide commercial guidance to the structures delivery team.
Support procurement and commercial strategy across major bridge packages.
Ensure robust commercial management throughout project delivery.
What We're Looking For
To be successful, you'll have:
Proven experience working as a Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS) or equivalent senior commercial role.
Strong NEC contract knowledge, particularly NEC Option C.
Extensive experience managing complex compensation events.
Previous experience on major highways, bridges or structures projects.
Excellent commercial negotiation and client management skills.
Experience mentoring and supporting commercial teams.
Knowledge of the Escape Framework would be advantageous.
Ability to work full-time on site near Lincoln.
Contract Details
Role: Freelance Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS)
Location: (Site Based)
Contract: Initial 6-month contract
Rate: £630 per day Inside IR35
Hours: 45 hours per week
Start: Immediate

If you are a Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS) with highways experience, Apply now or call Brett on (phone number removed).

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Brett at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
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