Freelance Quantity Surveyor/SQS
Posted 1 day ago by Hays
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Yorkshire, UK
Summary: The role of Freelance QS/Senior Quantity Surveyor involves overseeing procurement strategies and contract negotiations for an established contractor in Yorkshire. This position is hybrid, allowing for flexible working arrangements, and is set for a minimum duration of three months. The successful candidate will manage various aspects of quantity surveying, including compliance with NEC contracts and client liaison. This role is classified as inside IR35, with a competitive daily rate based on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing procurement strategies, tender evaluations and contract negotiations
- Administering NEC form of contract, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
- Preparing and presenting detailed cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections
- Managing change control processes, including variations, claims and dispute resolution
- Liaising with clients, project managers and delivery teams to ensure commercial alignment
- Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
Key Skills:
- Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the Civil Engineering industry, ideally within telecommunications/fibre
- Strong working knowledge of NEC3 form of contract
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence.
Salary (Rate): £500 daily
City: Leeds
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Freelance QS/Senior Quantity Surveyor - 3 - Month contract - Established Contractor - Hybrid Working - Leeds
Your new companyOur client, an established and accredited contractor, is seeking a Freelance QS/Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team.
This is a Full time permanent position based out of their Sheffield or Leeds office with hybrid and flexible working.
Your new roleAs a QS/Senior Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing procurement strategies, tender evaluations and contract negotiations
- Administering NEC form of contract, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
- Preparing and presenting detailed cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections
- Managing change control processes, including variations, claims and dispute resolution
- Liaising with clients, project managers and delivery teams to ensure commercial alignment
- Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
What you'll need to succeedIn order to be successful, you must have:
- Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the Civil Engineering industry, ideally within telecommunications/fibre
- Strong working knowledge of NEC3 form of contract
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:
- Freelance day rate up to £500 (inside IR35)
- 3 Months duration as a minimum
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
- Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading contractor and more.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or alternatively email a copy to
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.