Freelance Quantity Surveyor Role - Highways
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3LL |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4721517_1756996650 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be working for a well-recognised Tier One Contractor within the Civil Engineering industry who work across multiple sectors such as Highways, Energy and Water. Within this role, in particular, you will be working as a Quantity Surveyor on a £10Million Highways scheme within the Nottingham area which is expected to last around 9 months with the potential to be extended.
Your new role
Quantity Surveyor duties include:
- Managing Subcontractor accounts (Risk reduction meetings, change management, CVR's, final accounts)
- Allocate work to subcontractors and oversee their work at all stages of the project
- Day-to-day commercial management whilst supporting the operations of the project, liaising cohesively across the whole team
- Report client change and risk reduction
- Negotiate contracts and work schedules
- Value completed work, oversee bills and arrange payments
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will have proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the Highways and/or Civil Engineering industry and be willing to work on site a minimum of 3 days a week. You will be competent in managing subcontractor accounts and be confident in negotiating contracts with subcontractors.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will get the opportunity to work with a well-recognised Tier One contractor on a long-term contract within the Nottingham area. Furthermore, you will receive access to Hays Temp Worker benefits.
What you need to do now
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