Quantity Surveyor (Procurement-Focused)

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
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