Freelance Quantity Surveyor
Posted Today by Boyd Recruitment
£500 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
Glasgow
Summary: Boyd Recruitment is seeking a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a leading utilities contractor's commercial team in Glasgow. The role involves managing commercial and cost activities on utility projects, ensuring compliance with NEC contracts, and supporting procurement and contract administration. This position offers a competitive day rate and the potential for ongoing contract work. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications in quantity surveying.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day commercial and cost activities on live utility projects
- Prepare and submit valuations, variations, and accurate cost reports
- Support procurement, subcontract management, and contract administration
- Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements
- Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and commercial risk management
- Work closely with internal project teams and external stakeholders
Key Skills:
- Previous experience as a QS within utilities, civil engineering, or infrastructure
- HNC/HDN/Hons in Quantity Surveying
- Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
- Ability to work autonomously in a freelance capacity
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Available for an immediate or prompt start
Salary (Rate): £500/day
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Boyd Recruitment are currently working with a leading utilities contractor who are looking to add a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to their commercial team in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to support a well-established contractor delivering key infrastructure works across the region.
Role Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day commercial and cost activities on live utility projects
- Prepare and submit valuations, variations, and accurate cost reports
- Support procurement, subcontract management, and contract administration
- Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements
- Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and commercial risk management
- Work closely with internal project teams and external stakeholders
Candidate Requirements:
- Previous experience as a QS within utilities, civil engineering, or infrastructure
- HNC/HDN/Hons in Quantity Surveying
- Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
- Ability to work autonomously in a freelance capacity
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Available for an immediate or prompt start
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive day rate of £450–£500
- Ongoing contract potential with a respected contractor
If you are interested in this position, please apply today or contact Boyd Recruitment for a confidential discussion.