Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryWakefield, West YorkshiretemporaryPosted: 8 September 2026
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We're looking for an experienced freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a contractor delivering projects across the Yorkshire Water framework.
This is NEC Option A Design & Build, so we need someone commercially sharp. You'll need to understand the contract, recognise risk early and protect margin, not simply administer the paperwork.
The Role
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Commercial management of NEC4 Option A projects
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Management of D&B commercial and contractual risk
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Compensation events from notification through to agreement
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Cost forecasting, CVRs and project reporting
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Subcontract procurement and account management
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Applications, valuations and cash management
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Management of Early Warnings and contractual notices
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Assessing design development and its commercial impact
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Maintaining strong contemporary records
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Challenging programme and cost assumptions
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Identifying commercial opportunities and protecting entitlement
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Working closely with Project Managers, Planners, Design and Delivery teams
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Supporting projects through to final account
You'll Need
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Strong NEC3/NEC4 experience
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Good understanding of Option A / priced contracts
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Civil engineering or water infrastructure background
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Strong change management and commercial reporting capability
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Confidence challenging both operational teams and clients when required
We're looking for an experienced freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a contractor delivering projects across the Yorkshire Water framework.
This is NEC Option A Design & Build, so we need someone commercially sharp. You'll need to understand the contract, recognise risk early and protect margin, not simply administer the paperwork.
The Role
*
Commercial management of NEC4 Option A projects
*
Management of D&B commercial and contractual risk
*
Compensation events from notification through to agreement
*
Cost forecasting, CVRs and project reporting
*
Subcontract procurement and account management
*
Applications, valuations and cash management
*
Management of Early Warnings and contractual notices
*
Assessing design development and its commercial impact
*
Maintaining strong contemporary records
*
Challenging programme and cost assumptions
*
Identifying commercial opportunities and protecting entitlement
*
Working closely with Project Managers, Planners, Design and Delivery teams
*
Supporting projects through to final account
You'll Need
*
Strong NEC3/NEC4 experience
*
Good understanding of Option A / priced contracts
*
Civil engineering or water infrastructure background
*
Strong change management and commercial reporting capability
*
Confidence challenging both operational teams and clients when required