Quantity Surveyor

Freelance Quantity Surveyor - Highways Street Lighting and Technology Location: Suffolk Contract: Freelance, 12 months minimum (strong likelihood of extension) Rate: £DOE Outside IR35Carrington West is working with a leading highways client to appoint an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a programme of street lighting and highways technology works. This is a long-term engagement of at least 12 months, offering stability and the chance to play a key commercial role on a significant infrastructure programme.The RoleYou''ll take ownership of the commercial management of street lighting and highways technology schemes, working closely with project managers, engineers and delivery teams to ensure works are delivered on budget and in line with contractual requirements. Day to day, you''ll be: Managing the full commercial lifecycle of schemes, from tender through to final account Administering contracts under NEC Option A (priced contract with activity schedule) Preparing and maintaining activity schedules, cost reports and forecasts Assessing and managing compensation events, early warnings and change Producing monthly valuations and applications for payment Monitoring cost against programme and flagging commercial risk early Procuring and managing subcontractors and suppliers, including orders and payments Supporting final account negotiation and agreementWhat You''ll Bring Proven QS experience on highways street lighting and/or highways technology schemes ..... full job details .....