Your new company

You’ll be joining a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering a major infrastructure and enabling works programme. The project is currently in a critical pre-construction phase, with a significant pipeline of civils packages due to go to market ahead of construction ramping up later this year.
The business is known for delivering complex, large-scale projects and offers the opportunity to work within an experienced commercial and operational team.

Your new role

As a Freelance Quantity Surveyor (Procurement-Focused), you will support the commercial team on a short-term 3 to 6 month contract, playing a key role in accelerating procurement activity across multiple civils and infrastructure work packages.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end procurement process for subcontract packages

• Preparing and issuing tender documentation (ITTs/RFQs, scopes, BoQs)

• Handling tender queries and supply chain engagement

• Analysing tender returns and conducting commercial bid levelling

• Supporting and leading subcontractor negotiations

• Working closely with the wider commercial team to ensure packages are placed efficiently and compliantly

• Ensuring alignment with NEC contract requirements

• Providing visibility on procurement progress, risks and programme impact
  
  This is a hands-on, fast-paced role requiring someone who can hit the ground running and operate with minimal supervision.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civils or infrastructure projects

• Strong track record in procurement, tendering, and subcontract package management

• Experience working under NEC contracts (essential)

• Ability to manage multiple packages simultaneously in a live project environment

• Strong commercial awareness with confidence in negotiation and supplier engagement

• Comfortable working on-site/in office during early project phases

• Immediately available or available at short notice

What you'll get in return

• Competitive day rate (Outside IR35)

• Immediate start on a high-profile infrastructure scheme

• Opportunity to play a key role in project mobilisation

• Potential for contract extension depending on project needs

• Flexible working options following the initial on-site phase

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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