At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations, and prepare applications for payment.
- Company: Aldwych Consulting focuses on major infrastructure and environmental projects in the public sector.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate and hybrid working options available.
- Other info: Immediate or short-notice start preferred; candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
- Why this job: Join a long-term public sector framework with a pipeline of significant projects.
- Qualifications: Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts and relevant Quantity Surveying qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 36400 £ per year.
We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major infrastructure and environmental projects across a long-term public sector framework. This opportunity would suit a commercially driven QS with strong civil engineering experience and a proven background working within NEC contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, and payments
- Preparing applications for payment and commercial reporting
- Cost forecasting and budget control
- Managing compensation events and change control processes
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
- Supporting project delivery teams with commercial advice
- Preparing and agreeing final accounts
- Maintaining accurate records and contractual documentation
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
- Strong NEC3 / NEC4 contract knowledge
- Experience working on framework or public sector projects preferred
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams independently
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable Experience
- Water, environmental, highways, or heavy civils sector experience
- Experience working alongside tier-one contractors or major frameworks
- Chartered or working toward professional accreditation
Contract Details
- Freelance / Contract role
- Competitive day rate
- Long-term pipeline of work
- Hybrid working available
- Immediate or short-notice start preferred
Apply
Please send your CV together with a brief overview of your relevant project and NEC experience. 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.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Locations
Quantity Surveyor in King's Lynn, Norfolk employer: Aldwych Consulting Ltd
Aldwych Consulting offers a competitive day rate and hybrid working for its freelance Quantity Surveyors. The company is dedicated to delivering impactful infrastructure and environmental projects within the public sector, promoting diversity and equality in the workplace.
