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