Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Freelance

Infrastructure & Utilities | Contract Opportunity

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor for a freelance opportunity supporting major infrastructure and utility projects across the UK.

This is a key commercial position, working closely with Project Managers, operational teams, subcontractors and suppliers to manage commercial performance, control risk and maximise project profitability.

The successful candidate will have strong Quantity Surveying and commercial management experience , ideally gained within infrastructure, utilities, energy or major construction projects.

Experience across Electrical Transmission or Overhead Lines would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Role

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of projects through to final account.
• Prepare commercial reports, forecasts, claims and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project risks and opportunities and maintain accurate commercial records.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers, including quotations, valuations, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Identify and manage variations, delays and compensation events.
• Monitor project costs, value, margins and financial performance.
• Produce cost/value reconciliations, forecasts and commercial reports.
• Work closely with Project Managers and delivery teams to provide commercial support and advice.
• Attend project and commercial meetings and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Maintain detailed site and contractual records to support variations and claims.
• Ensure commercial activities are delivered in line with project procedures and contractual requirements.

About You

• Proven experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor .
• Strong background within infrastructure, utilities, energy or major construction.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts.
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply-chain packages.
• Strong experience across variations, valuations, claims and compensation events.
• Experience with cost/value reconciliation, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of contract costing and commercial risk.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and numerical capability.
• Good IT skills, particularly Excel.
• Degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying.

Desirable -

Experience within Electrical Transmission, Overhead Lines, Power, Utilities or wider Energy Infrastructure would be highly advantageous.

Freelance / Contract Opportunity

If you're an experienced MQS currently available or coming available shortly and have a strong infrastructure or utilities background, get in touch for further details.