Quantity Surveyor (Procurement-Focused)

Your new companyYou'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 roleAs 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 impactThis 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

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