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Essex (Basildon) Office with travel (Hybrid)PermanentCompetitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
SummaryFreedom’s Network Services team is expanding, and we’re looking for a confident and organised Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us. With long-term framework contract awards and exciting growth across the business, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a high-performing commercial team.Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you’ll be supporting the Networks business unit across large electrical and civil frameworks and major standalone projects. This is a fast-paced, high-volume role that offers variety, challenge, and the chance to lead client-facing meetings and drive commercial success.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:- Managing NEC3/4 and bespoke contracts across multiple projects
- Leading quotation submissions and ensuring contract orders are in place
- Overseeing valuations, applications, variations, and final accounts
- Managing supply chain contracts and subcontractor accounts
- Producing and maintaining CVRs and cash flow forecasts
- Establishing monthly project reviews and senior review processes
- Attending client progress meetings and managing dispute resolution
- Driving continuous improvement and innovation across commercial practices
We’re looking for a proactive and commercially astute individual who thrives in a collaborative team environment and enjoys leading client interactions. You’ll be someone who brings clarity, structure, and energy to a busy and rewarding role.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 and other contract forms
- Solid experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar role
- Proficiency in MS Excel, including pivot tables and lookups
- Experience in civil engineering and construction projects
- A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline (or HNC with relevant experience)
- Car/Car allowance
- Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
- Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
- Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program (including counselling and legal advice)
- 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.
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
