Quantity Surveyor in Exeter

Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Are you an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor looking for your next long-term contract in the South West? We're working with a well-established regional contractor that has secured ongoing work within the water utilities sector and is looking to strengthen its commercial team with the appointment of a Freelance Quantity Surveyor.
Based from their Exeter office, you'll be joining a friendly, supportive team with an excellent manager who believes in giving people the autonomy to do their job while offering support whenever it's needed.

The Role

As the Freelance Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working on a live water utilities framework, taking ownership of the commercial administration of projects operating under the NEC4 form of contract.

Key responsibilities include:

Administration and management of NEC4 contracts
Cost reporting, forecasting and commercial performance monitoring
Managing compensation events and change control
Preparing and assessing subcontract payments
Valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
Working closely with operational teams to maximise project performance
Ensuring contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle
Supporting the commercial delivery of multiple framework schemes where required What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a Freelance Quantity Surveyor
Strong working knowledge of the NEC4 form of contract
Previous experience within water, utilities or civil engineering projects
Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail
Able to work collaboratively with project and commercial teams
Available to commit to a 6–12 month contract What's On Offer?
£400 per day
Outside IR35
Initial 6–12 month contract with the potential for further work
Exeter-based role
Opportunity to work on a secure, long-term water utilities framework
Supportive management team and genuinely great working environment
Established South West business with an excellent reputation