Job Description

Quantity SurveyorLocation: WakefieldContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Freedom’s Commercial team has an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to support our growing civil and electrical projects across the region. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will manage the contractual and financial elements of multiple projects and work collaboratively across engineering, operational and commercial teams.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Ensure compliance with Freedom’s health and safety standards across all activities.
• Provide commercial leadership within project and business unit teams.
• Manage multiple contracts under NEC3/4, JCT, and bespoke arrangements.
• Measure and value works for applications, variations, and final accounts.
• Identify and notify Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
• Ensure all supply chain contracts are suitable and compliant.
• Produce cash flow forecasts and manage CVRs.
• Chair monthly project reviews and attend client progress meetings.
• Manage invoicing, debt recovery, and dispute/defect processes.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive supply chain management, improvement initiatives, and commercial best practice.
• Support accurate forecasting and work with operations to meet monthly targets.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience working on civil and electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/4 and practical application on live projects.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or HNC with relevant experience).
• Strong MS Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables).

Desirable:

• Chartered status (e.g., RICS).
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualifications.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Benefits:

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.  About Us 

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. xrlawcv

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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