Quantity Surveyor

Freelance Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering 

Location: Wakefield

Contract Type: Freelance 

Duration: Ongoing 

Rate: Dependant on Experience level

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a range of internal civil engineering projects based in Wakefield. This role is focused on commercial management, costing, and forecasting across ongoing works rather than site-based delivery.

This is an ideal opportunity for a QS who is commercially strong, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing project finances within a civils environment.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation and management of project costings and budgets

Ongoing cost reporting and commercial forecasting

Monitoring project performance against financial targets

Managing and tracking variations and change control

Supporting procurement and subcontractor commercial processes

Producing CVRs and financial reports

Identifying commercial risks and opportunities

Liaising with internal teams to ensure accurate financial control

Requirements

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering

Strong experience in costing, forecasting, and financial reporting

Experience working on internal or framework-based projects (desirable)

Good understanding of NEC contracts (preferred)

Strong analytical and commercial awareness

Ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams

Proficient in Excel and commercial reporting tools