In brief
This freelance Quantity Surveyor role oversees commercial management for infrastructure works across HS2. The work involves preparing valuations, managing subcontract packages and monitoring project costs in collaboration with delivery teams.
Best for
Intermediate or Senior Quantity Surveyors with infrastructure project experience
Worth knowing
Two-year contract with hybrid working, requiring 1-2 days per week in the Northampton office.
What you need
Required
Infrastructure experience
Clearly required in the listing
NEC contract management
Clearly required in the listing
Commercial management
Clearly required in the listing
Subcontract management
Clearly required in the listing
Cost reporting
Clearly required in the listing
Communication
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
HS2 experience
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Manage commercial delivery
Clearly stated in the job description.
Prepare financial reports
Clearly stated in the job description.
Oversee subcontract packages
Clearly stated in the job description.
Identify contractual variations
Clearly stated in the job description.
Monitor commercial performance
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Mid-level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of your allocated works, from valuations and cost reporting through to subcontract management,…”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Freelance Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - HS2 Rate: £400-£500 per day DOE - OUTSIDE OF IR35 Duration: 2 years Location: Hybrid - Northampton office 1-2 days per week, working from home for the remainder, with occasional site visits. Tradestech Recruitment is looking for a solid Intermediate or Senior Quantity Surveyor to support £20 million worth of works across HS2, covering BBV, EKFB and Align. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of your allocated works, from valuations and cost reporting through to subcontract management, variations and final accounts. Key responsibilities: Manage the commercial delivery of allocated works. Prepare applications for payment, valuations and cost reports. Manage subcontract packages, including procurement, payments and final accounts. Identify and manage variations and contractual notifications. Work closely with the delivery teams and Commercial Director to monitor costs and commercial performance. What we're looking for: A capable Intermediate or Senior QS with experience in groundworks, highways, rail or infrastructure. Working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts, particularly Options A, B and E. Confidence managing your own workload and communicating with clients, subcontractors and site teams. Based within commutable distance of Northampton and able to attend the office 1-2 days per week. Previous HS2 experience is welcome but not essential. Relevant experience delivering infrastructure projects under NEC contracts is the key requirement. For further details or to apply, contact Tradestech Recruitment with your CV
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