Are you a freelance Quantity Surveyor looking for your next contract opportunity? Do you have experience delivering commercial management across large-scale infrastructure, rail, or civil engineering projects?
Location: London
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home
Sector: Rail & Infrastructure
Rate: £500 - £600 PAYE
This is an opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a major rail infrastructure project in London. The role will focus on commercial management, cost control, contract administration, and supporting the successful delivery of complex civil engineering works.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage commercial activities in line with contract requirements and project objectives
- Prepare and assess applications, valuations, payment certificates, and cost/value reconciliations
- Support cost forecasting, cost control, monthly reporting, and cash flow management
- Manage contractual notices, correspondence, and commercial records
- Identify and support the management of commercial risks
- Provide contract administration support and contractual advice to project teams
- Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate subcontract packages, and support contract close-out
- Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
- Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation
Experience Required
- Quantity Surveying experience within rail, infrastructure, construction, or civil engineering projects
- Strong background in commercial management and cost control
- Experience managing valuations, payments, contracts, and project reporting
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant industry experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable Experience
- NEC contract experience
- Major infrastructure project experience
- Rail, tunnelling, or heavy civils background
- Experience with Power BI or commercial reporting systems
Project Experience
- The project involves complex infrastructure works, including tunnelling, underground structures, utilities, earthworks, and civil engineering packages. Experience working on similar large-scale projects would be beneficial.
- Candidates must be able to work from Euston, North Acton, or West Ruislip locations on a hybrid basis (3 days office / 2 days home).
