Freelance Quantity Surveyor, Location: Near Thetford Initial 3-Month Contract Opportunity to go Permanent Hays are currently working with a well-established subcontractor delivering technical construction packages. They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team on an initial 3-month freelance contract, with a strong opportunity to move into a permanent position should this suit your longer-term career plans.This role is office based near Thetford, with hybrid working available once you are fully up to speed and would suit a QS with proven experience operating within a specialist subcontractor environment.Your New RoleYou will play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of live projects, managing specialist packages from a commercial perspective. Duties will include:Commercial management of specialist subcontractor worksPreparation, submission and agreement of valuationsManagement of variations and change controlCost reporting, forecasting and final accountsLiaising closely with project teams, main contractors and external stakeholdersSupporting commercial decision-making and risk management on technically detailed projectsWhat You''ll Need to SucceedPrevious experience working for a subcontractor (essential)Background in managing specialist or trade-focused packagesStrong knowledge of valuations, variations and commercial reportingAbility to work proactively in a fast-paced project environmentConfident communication skills and strong commercial