Freelance Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering

Location: Wakefield
Contract Type: Freelance
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: Dependant on Experience

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a range of internal civil engineering projects based in Wakefield. This role is focused on commercial management, costing, and forecasting across ongoing works rather than site-based delivery.

This is an ideal opportunity for a QS who is commercially strong, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing project finances within a civils environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Preparation and management of project costings and budgets

* Ongoing cost reporting and commercial forecasting

* Monitoring project performance against financial targets

* Managing and tracking variations and change control

* Supporting procurement and subcontractor commercial processes

* Producing CVRs and financial reports

* Identifying commercial risks and opportunities

* Liaising with internal teams to ensure accurate financial control

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering

* Strong experience in costing, forecasting, and financial reporting

* Experience working on internal or framework-based projects (desirable)

* Good understanding of NEC contracts (preferred)

* Strong analytical and commercial awareness

* Ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams

* Proficient in Excel and commercial reporting tools