Quantity Surveyor (Utilities)
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Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Sandwell, West Midlands
Summary: The Quantity Surveyor role offers an immediate start for a 6-month freelance contract in Sandwell, focusing on the commercial delivery of infrastructure and utilities projects. The position requires managing project accounts with a high level of independence and some flexibility for hybrid working. Candidates should have relevant experience in construction or civil engineering, particularly within the Clean or Wastewater sectors. This role operates outside IR35, providing a competitive daily rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage project accounts, including cost control, valuations, and variations.
- Support the commercial delivery of ongoing projects.
- Work independently with minimal supervision while managing your own workload.
- Occasionally provide support to junior team members.
Key Skills:
- Experience working as a QS or SQS within construction, civil engineering, or utilities.
- NEC Experience (Essential).
- Prior experience working within Clean or Wastewater sectors.
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
- Ability to manage accounts independently.
- Experience within regulated or process-driven environments (desirable).
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification (preferred but not essential).
- CSCS card (advantageous, not essential).
- Availability to start at short notice.
Salary (Rate): £450 Daily
City: Sandwell
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Quantity Surveyor Immediate Start 6 months + Freelance Sandwell Up to £450 per day (Outside IR35)
Your new company
A growing organisation within the infrastructure and utilities sector, delivering essential projects across key regional frameworks. The business has a strong pipeline of work and offers a collaborative environment alongside the opportunity to take ownership of your projects.
Your new role
You will join on an initial 6-month contract as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor, supporting the commercial delivery of ongoing projects. This role is primarily site-based in the Sandwell region, with some flexibility around hybrid working where required.
You will be responsible for managing project accounts, including cost control, valuations, and variations. The role will require a high level of independence, as you'll be trusted to manage your own workload, with occasional support from junior team members where available.
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience working as a QS or SQS within construction, civil engineering, or utilities
- NEC Experience (Essential)
- Prior experience working within Clean or Wastewater sectors
- Ability to manage accounts independently and operate with minimal supervision
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
- Experience within regulated or process-driven environments (desirable)
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification (preferred but not essential)
- CSCS card (advantageous, not essential)
- Availability to start at short notice
What you'll get in return
- Competitive day rate, with flexibility depending on experience
- Contract operating outside IR35
- Initial 6-month duration with potential for extension
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
- Opportunity to work within a stable and busy project environment
What you need to do now
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