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Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor
Liverpool | Hybrid Working | 6 Month Contract | Inside IR35 | Potential Extension

About the Company
Our client is a leading infrastructure services contractor delivering large-scale projects across the utilities, energy and transportation sectors. Working on critical nationwide programmes, they provide end to end solutions from design and installation through to maintenance and asset management. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued investment in sustainable infrastructure, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The Role
Due to continued project growth, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of a major infrastructure programme in the North West.
This is a hybrid working position, offered initially on a 6 month contract with a strong possibility of extension. The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial management of works from inception through to completion, acting as a key interface between operational teams, stakeholders and the end client.
This opportunity would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in utilities, energy, civil engineering or infrastructure projects and proven NEC contract experience.

Key Responsibilities
Full commercial management of infrastructure projects.
Act as the primary commercial liaison with the end client.
Manage Applications for Payment (AFPs) and associated submissions.
Administer change control processes and commercial variations.
Produce and maintain project forecasts and cost reporting.
Prepare end-of-life financial forecasts and final account projections.
Complete month-end reporting and commercial reviews.
Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
Procure and manage subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
Support material and plant procurement activities.
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and internal procedures.
Work closely with operational and delivery teams to maximise project performance.
Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting documentation.

Experience & Requirements
Minimum 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience.
Strong background within utilities, energy, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
Proven experience administering NEC contracts.
Experience managing client-facing commercial activities.
Subcontract procurement and management experience.
Strong commercial reporting and forecasting skills.
Advanced MS Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
Familiarity with commercial/accounting systems.
Strong understanding of cost control and financial management.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Skills & Attributes
Contract administration.
Change management and compensation events.
Commercial forecasting and reporting.
Cost control and financial governance.
Subcontract management.
Procurement support.
Final accounts and project close-out.

People Skills
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
Strong client-facing experience.
Commercially aware and detail-oriented.
Able to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Collaborative approach to project delivery.

What's on Offer
6month contract.
Hybrid working arrangement.
Opportunity to work on a major UK infrastructure programme.
Potential for long-term extension.
Supportive and collaborative project environment.
Immediate start available.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact:
Tabitha Crabtree at Kenton Black
Tabitha.crabtree@kentonblack.com | 07359640824