Lead. Grow. Make a Real Impact for Rural Landowners. Are you an experienced Infrastructure & Utilities Surveyor looking for the opportunity to build something of your own within a respected and forward-thinking rural practice? Our client is seeking a commercially minded and relationship-driven professional to lead and expand their Infrastructure & Utilities team across East Anglia. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a growing service line, develop your own client base, and become a trusted advisor to landowners navigating major infrastructure and utility projects. You'll join a supportive and progressive practice that genuinely invests in its people - offering autonomy, career progression, mentoring support, and the chance to shape the future of the department. The Opportunity In this senior leadership role, you will: Lead and grow the Infrastructure & Utilities team Advise landowners and occupiers affected by infrastructure and utility schemes Develop and manage your own portfolio of clients across East Anglia Build long-term trusted relationships with rural businesses and estates Mentor and support junior team members in their professional development Help shape the future direction and growth of the service offering Stay at the forefront of industry developments and emerging opportunities What We're Looking For We'd love to hear from you if you have: Proven experience within Infrastructure & Utilities surveying Strong technical knowledge of utility and infrastructure schemes Experience leading teams or mentoring colleagues Excellent communication and client relationship skills MRICS qualification (or equivalent) A proactive and commercially aware approach Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability The confidence to build trusted client relationships and grow a professional network What's on Offer Competitive salary with genuine long-term career progression Opportunity to lead and shape a growing specialist team Holiday allowance increasing to 33 days including bank holidays Professional subscriptions and development fully supported Access to a business mentor and personal coach Enhanced maternity benefits Life assurance A collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution is valued Interested? If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a progressive rural practice making a real difference for landowners, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter to Miranda Webster at . For a confidential conversation about the role or other opportunities, feel free to contact Miranda directly on
May 20, 2026
Full time
Lead. Grow. Make a Real Impact for Rural Landowners. Are you an experienced Infrastructure & Utilities Surveyor looking for the opportunity to build something of your own within a respected and forward-thinking rural practice? Our client is seeking a commercially minded and relationship-driven professional to lead and expand their Infrastructure & Utilities team across East Anglia. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a growing service line, develop your own client base, and become a trusted advisor to landowners navigating major infrastructure and utility projects. You'll join a supportive and progressive practice that genuinely invests in its people - offering autonomy, career progression, mentoring support, and the chance to shape the future of the department. The Opportunity In this senior leadership role, you will: Lead and grow the Infrastructure & Utilities team Advise landowners and occupiers affected by infrastructure and utility schemes Develop and manage your own portfolio of clients across East Anglia Build long-term trusted relationships with rural businesses and estates Mentor and support junior team members in their professional development Help shape the future direction and growth of the service offering Stay at the forefront of industry developments and emerging opportunities What We're Looking For We'd love to hear from you if you have: Proven experience within Infrastructure & Utilities surveying Strong technical knowledge of utility and infrastructure schemes Experience leading teams or mentoring colleagues Excellent communication and client relationship skills MRICS qualification (or equivalent) A proactive and commercially aware approach Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability The confidence to build trusted client relationships and grow a professional network What's on Offer Competitive salary with genuine long-term career progression Opportunity to lead and shape a growing specialist team Holiday allowance increasing to 33 days including bank holidays Professional subscriptions and development fully supported Access to a business mentor and personal coach Enhanced maternity benefits Life assurance A collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution is valued Interested? If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a progressive rural practice making a real difference for landowners, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter to Miranda Webster at . For a confidential conversation about the role or other opportunities, feel free to contact Miranda directly on
Position: Commercial Manager Location: Derby with hybrid working available Salary: 90-100k (DOE), car/allowance, bonus and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting eight long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. The Role: Our client is a Tier 1 D&B Contractor operating predominately in the water industry, who are delivering a number of water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects across the Midlands. The Commercial Manager will play a pivotal role in spearheading commercial strategies, fostering client relationships, and driving profitability. Responsibilities: Report directly to the Senior Commercial Manager and Projects Director. Commercial Management of the outperformance of projects. Commercial & contractual support to the procurement team. Provide input to continuous development of the commercial strategy for pre works orders & construction phases. Leading commercial team on projects. Continuous review of commercial resource levels to ensure effective and efficient delivery. Advise Senior Commercial Manager of commercial resourcing requirements. Support the Senior Commercial Manager in recruiting of commercial resources. Support the Senior Commercial Manager in providing contractual and commercial training to all staff. Support the Senior Commercial Manager in review and continuous development of commercial processes and procedures Experience: A comprehensive level of commercial experience preferably with a tier 1 contracting organisation. BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent construction related subject Professionally qualified to RICS, CMinstCES or several years' experience in a management & leadership role. NEC contract experience. Preferably previous water/construction experience within a JV environment but this is not essential Experienced user of Microsoft products, Excel in particular. Experience & knowledge of IT reporting systems. Packages includes: A competitive salary Hybrid Working Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent) Bonus 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc Key Words: Commercial Manager Commercial Management Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveying QS Commercial Risks Financial Oversight Construction Contract Management Contract Negotiations Contracts Contractual Conditions of Contract Sub-Contracts NEC Water Treatment Water Sector Water Industry Wastewater Waste Water Utilities Sewage Rail Highways Power Generation Energy from Waste Infrastructure Procurement Valuations Variations Claims Final Accounts
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Position: Commercial Manager Location: Derby with hybrid working available Salary: 90-100k (DOE), car/allowance, bonus and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting eight long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. The Role: Our client is a Tier 1 D&B Contractor operating predominately in the water industry, who are delivering a number of water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects across the Midlands. The Commercial Manager will play a pivotal role in spearheading commercial strategies, fostering client relationships, and driving profitability. Responsibilities: Report directly to the Senior Commercial Manager and Projects Director. Commercial Management of the outperformance of projects. Commercial & contractual support to the procurement team. Provide input to continuous development of the commercial strategy for pre works orders & construction phases. Leading commercial team on projects. Continuous review of commercial resource levels to ensure effective and efficient delivery. Advise Senior Commercial Manager of commercial resourcing requirements. Support the Senior Commercial Manager in recruiting of commercial resources. Support the Senior Commercial Manager in providing contractual and commercial training to all staff. Support the Senior Commercial Manager in review and continuous development of commercial processes and procedures Experience: A comprehensive level of commercial experience preferably with a tier 1 contracting organisation. BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent construction related subject Professionally qualified to RICS, CMinstCES or several years' experience in a management & leadership role. NEC contract experience. Preferably previous water/construction experience within a JV environment but this is not essential Experienced user of Microsoft products, Excel in particular. Experience & knowledge of IT reporting systems. Packages includes: A competitive salary Hybrid Working Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent) Bonus 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc Key Words: Commercial Manager Commercial Management Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveying QS Commercial Risks Financial Oversight Construction Contract Management Contract Negotiations Contracts Contractual Conditions of Contract Sub-Contracts NEC Water Treatment Water Sector Water Industry Wastewater Waste Water Utilities Sewage Rail Highways Power Generation Energy from Waste Infrastructure Procurement Valuations Variations Claims Final Accounts
London (Hybrid) Permanent Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom's Major Projects & Connections team are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to be based on flexible hybrid working, from home and our London office, with site visits across the UK. Reporting into the Senior Quantity Surveyor, this role will support the business unit by managing the contractual and financial elements of projects undertaken within the Major Projects & Connections business. This includes large electrical and civil works on projects across the UK. In addition, the role will include all other activities to enable successful P&L, cash flow and working capital management. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Contract management of multiple contracts under NEC3/4, JCT & bespoke contracts Measurement and valuations of works for applications, variations and final accounts with both clients and suppliers. Identification & notification of Early Warnings and Compensation Events Ensure all contracts, up and down supply chain, are fit for purpose Provide Cash Flow Forecasts CVR creation and management Establishment and chair of monthly project reviews Managing disputes and defects processes with clients and subcontractors Attending client progress meetings. Manage invoicing and debts Effective communication with all levels of personnel Supply chain management. Provide innovative ideas and continuous improvement Supporting development of the wider commercial team across Freedom's Network Services business. What we're looking for : If the above sounds exciting and something you're well versed in, then we'd love to hear from you! Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar role - Essential A well-developed understanding of various forms of contract, in particular NEC3/4, with the ability to apply these skills in a practical fashion to live projects - Essential. A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or other related discipline (can be substituted by a relevant HNC and suitable experience); - Essential. Good MS Excel skills including the use of look ups and pivot tables. - Essential Experience with Civil Engineering, Utilities and Construction projects - Desirable. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive Salary on offer Car/Car allowance 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 to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, 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
Sep 25, 2025
Full time
London (Hybrid) Permanent Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom's Major Projects & Connections team are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to be based on flexible hybrid working, from home and our London office, with site visits across the UK. Reporting into the Senior Quantity Surveyor, this role will support the business unit by managing the contractual and financial elements of projects undertaken within the Major Projects & Connections business. This includes large electrical and civil works on projects across the UK. In addition, the role will include all other activities to enable successful P&L, cash flow and working capital management. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Contract management of multiple contracts under NEC3/4, JCT & bespoke contracts Measurement and valuations of works for applications, variations and final accounts with both clients and suppliers. Identification & notification of Early Warnings and Compensation Events Ensure all contracts, up and down supply chain, are fit for purpose Provide Cash Flow Forecasts CVR creation and management Establishment and chair of monthly project reviews Managing disputes and defects processes with clients and subcontractors Attending client progress meetings. Manage invoicing and debts Effective communication with all levels of personnel Supply chain management. Provide innovative ideas and continuous improvement Supporting development of the wider commercial team across Freedom's Network Services business. What we're looking for : If the above sounds exciting and something you're well versed in, then we'd love to hear from you! Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar role - Essential A well-developed understanding of various forms of contract, in particular NEC3/4, with the ability to apply these skills in a practical fashion to live projects - Essential. A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or other related discipline (can be substituted by a relevant HNC and suitable experience); - Essential. Good MS Excel skills including the use of look ups and pivot tables. - Essential Experience with Civil Engineering, Utilities and Construction projects - Desirable. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive Salary on offer Car/Car allowance 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 to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, 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
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the Southeast's fastest growing civil engineering and residential groundworks contractors, offering their clients a one-stop-shop to design, build and maintain their projects and infrastructure, through their own in-house expertise and workforce. Specialising in the delivery of enabling, civil engineering, groundworks and associated highways works to the residential sector, they have an immediate need for an intermediate groundworks Quantity Surveyor, to join their head office commercial team and deliver projects within the residential sector. Groundworks Quantity Surveyor roles and responsibilities: Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will initially be responsible for delivering 4 residential groundworks packages. All packages will be self-delivered under JCT contracts, with some specialist subcontract packages. You will be responsible for: Day to day commercial administration of the packages. Reviewing progress on site in line with commercials and programme. Monitoring, forecasting and reporting on budgets and costs against programme and producing CVR's. Reviewing payment applications and agreeing monthly payment valuations. Agreeing instructions, change and processing variations. Undertaking Take-off's and Remeasurements as required. Attending client and project progress meetings. Agreeing Final Accounts. Groundworks Quantity Surveyor requirements: Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar qualification and relevant experience. 4+ years' experience working on Groundworks and Civil Engineering projects within the residential sector. Tier 2 experience, managing self-delivery Groundworks and associated packages (drainage, utilities, landscaping and earthworks) under JCT contracts. Self-sufficient, able to manage projects from start through to Final Accounts. Strong cost management, forecasting and reporting experience. Happy to be office based, with visits to site as required. Groundworks Quantity Surveyor Benefits: To work with one of the fastest growing civils contractors in the Southeast. Excelent opportunity for career progression. Immediate role. If you are interested in this Groundworks Quantity Surveyor role, apply now.
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the Southeast's fastest growing civil engineering and residential groundworks contractors, offering their clients a one-stop-shop to design, build and maintain their projects and infrastructure, through their own in-house expertise and workforce. Specialising in the delivery of enabling, civil engineering, groundworks and associated highways works to the residential sector, they have an immediate need for an intermediate groundworks Quantity Surveyor, to join their head office commercial team and deliver projects within the residential sector. Groundworks Quantity Surveyor roles and responsibilities: Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will initially be responsible for delivering 4 residential groundworks packages. All packages will be self-delivered under JCT contracts, with some specialist subcontract packages. You will be responsible for: Day to day commercial administration of the packages. Reviewing progress on site in line with commercials and programme. Monitoring, forecasting and reporting on budgets and costs against programme and producing CVR's. Reviewing payment applications and agreeing monthly payment valuations. Agreeing instructions, change and processing variations. Undertaking Take-off's and Remeasurements as required. Attending client and project progress meetings. Agreeing Final Accounts. Groundworks Quantity Surveyor requirements: Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar qualification and relevant experience. 4+ years' experience working on Groundworks and Civil Engineering projects within the residential sector. Tier 2 experience, managing self-delivery Groundworks and associated packages (drainage, utilities, landscaping and earthworks) under JCT contracts. Self-sufficient, able to manage projects from start through to Final Accounts. Strong cost management, forecasting and reporting experience. Happy to be office based, with visits to site as required. Groundworks Quantity Surveyor Benefits: To work with one of the fastest growing civils contractors in the Southeast. Excelent opportunity for career progression. Immediate role. If you are interested in this Groundworks Quantity Surveyor role, apply now.
