Managing Quantity Surveyor

We are currently supporting a leading civil engineering contractor on a large, long-term infrastructure project in Bridgwater. Due to project scale and commercial complexity, they require an experienced Freelance Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function on site.

This is a senior, hands-on role on a flagship scheme operating under NEC forms of contract, offering long-term contract security and strong day rates.

The Role

As Freelance Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take full responsibility for the commercial management of the project, providing leadership, governance, and strategic oversight. Responsibilities will include:

Full commercial ownership of a major infrastructure project under NEC3/NEC4

Management of project financial performance, cost reporting, and forecasting

Strategic control of early warnings, compensation events, and change management

Leadership and oversight of the site-based commercial team

Subcontract procurement strategy and commercial compliance

Senior-level reporting to commercial and project directors

Supporting dispute avoidance and commercial risk mitigation

About You

Demonstrable experience operating as a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Commercial Lead on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects

Strong NEC contract experience is essential

Background in heavy civils, infrastructure, energy, highways, or similar large-scale schemes

Comfortable taking full commercial accountability in a fast-paced site environment

Proven ability to lead teams and interface at senior stakeholder level

What's on Offer

Long-term freelance opportunity on a high-profile infrastructure project

Competitive inside IR35 day rate

Immediate or short-notice start available

Stable workload with strong programme visibility

If you're a freelance MQS with solid NEC experience and are looking for your next long-term contract on a major infrastructure scheme, this is a strong opportunity.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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