28 quantity surveyor jobs found in London

Freelance Quantity Surveyor (Procurement Specialist) Location: London (Hybrid / Site-based) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 2-3 months initial contract Day Rate: £300 - £400 / day (Dependent on Experience) Outside IR35 Available About the Role We are a leading specialist façade contractor with an immediate requirement for an experienced freelance Quantity Surveyor to support our commercial team on a live London project. This is a hands-on, procurement-focused role. Working closely as a No. 2 alongside a Senior QS, your primary objective will be to take full ownership of subcontract procurement packages, drive output, and significantly relieve workload for the wider team. We need someone who loves the detail and thrives on hitting procurement milestones. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Subcontract Procurement: Manage the full cycle including issuing enquiries, analyzing tender returns, producing detailed comparisons, negotiating terms, and final order placement. Package...

Quantity Surveyor - London Project duration: Ongoing Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Site Hours: Flexible (site visits are a must) UKR Group is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to start ASAP in a job in London. Responsibilities: -Producing applications for payment in line with contract requirements. -Pricing simple works using schedules of rates. -Assisting in CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) reporting and project financial tracking. -Managing CEMAR portals for NEC infrastructure projects. -Recording, tracking, and assisting with Variations Orders (VO’s). -Monitoring and reporting payment status, including contract payments and exceeded costs. -Supporting commercial and operational teams with project cost management. -Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients and stakeholders. -Attending site visits and liaising with site teams to ensure commercial efficiency. -Assisting with contract...

We are actively building a network of experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyors to support a range of upcoming and ongoing civil engineering projects across London and the surrounding areas. We partner with a number of reputable Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors delivering works across sectors including: * Groundworks * RC Frames * Piling * Highways * Rail * Utilities * Infrastructure & public realm With a strong pipeline of work developing, we are keen to connect with commercially astute QS professionals for future assignments. What we’re looking for: * Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within UK civils projects * Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract * Experience managing subcontract packages, valuations, and variations * Ability to produce accurate cost reporting and forecasts * Confident working closely with operational teams and clients * Degree-qualified or equivalent experience preferred Typical contract...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor up to £450 a day Ltd Join an Elite Team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor and shape Luxury Living in Mayfair! We are currently resourcing a Freelance role for a seasoned Senior Quantity Surveyor who as a strong background in pricing variations. Due to changes to the original scope of work on the project, affecting design, materials, methods and timelines, the contractor needs an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to plough through a back log of variations in a competent manner and once completed will move over to a more traditional Senior Quantity Surveyor role. The main contractor is a prestigious construction firm specialising in luxury residential projects. Their commitment to uncompromising quality, innovation, and client satisfaction has positioned them as leaders in the high-end construction market. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will require: * A formal construction qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Estimator (Contract) Location: London Contract Length: 6 Months Rate: £200–£220 per day Start Date: ASAP Overview An established commercial fit-out and workplace delivery business is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join the team on a 6-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor at the early stages of their career to gain exposure to high-profile commercial interior fit-out and refurbishment projects. The successful candidate will support both the commercial and pre-construction teams, assisting with cost planning, tendering, procurement, valuations, and financial reporting throughout project lifecycles. Key Responsibilities Assist with the preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions. Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation to assess project costs. Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations. Support the...

We are currently seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join on a freelance basis for projects across London. Working with established M&E contractors, you will be responsible for managing costs across mechanical and electrical packages, including valuations, variations, cost reporting, and final accounts. Projects will primarily be within the commercial and healthcare sectors. This role offers the opportunity to join a contractor with a strong order book and long-term project pipeline. 💰 Day Rate: £350 – £450+ 📍 Location: London 📅 Duration: Long-term freelance opportunity Ideal candidates will have a proven background in M&E surveying and be confident managing projects independently

Quantity Surveyor Intern (Summer 2026 Placement) About Ferrovial Construction UK&I Ferrovial Construction is the UK based engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested. We have a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. We design and construct some of the UK and Ireland’s most high-profile transport infrastructure projects. We have the strength and depth to deliver complex major projects in-house, drawing on international expertise and full asset lifecycle capability. We provide our clients with cost-effective, value-added solutions and design and build...

Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager South West London & Surrounding Areas Hybrid / Work From Home Day Rate – DOE Contract / Freelance Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is also confident acting in a lead Project Management capacity across a variety of construction projects throughout London. This is a flexible, predominantly work-from-home role, with site visits required for quotations, valuations, project meetings, and overseeing works when necessary. Projects include a mixture of: * Commercial Fit-Outs * Residential Developments * Refurbishment Projects * General Construction Works Key Responsibilities * Preparing quotations, cost plans, and valuations * Managing project costs from pre-construction through to completion * Conducting site visits and client meetings across London * Managing subcontractors and supplier costs * Monitoring project budgets and variations * Acting as a lead Project Manager...

We are looking for a freelance/ permanent Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of our UK rail infrastructure and civil engineering contractors on one of their largest projects for TFL. Role will involve commercial management of civils and fit-out packages with a combined value of approx £6m within an overall project value of £32m. Responsibilities include commercial management and administration of subcontract packages, supporting commercial lead with cost reporting and forecasting, management and assessment of change control and compensation events under NEC3 Option C, Assisting with procurement and tendering of remaining work packages, cost management, valuations, working with project delivery, design and client teams. Approx 18 months remaining of the project with an immediate start and top rate! If yourself or someone you know is looking for work, get in touch

Quantity Surveyor intern (Summer 2026 Placement) About Ferrovial Construction UK&I Ferrovial Construction is the UK based engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested. We have a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. We design and construct some of the UK and Ireland’s most high-profile transport infrastructure projects. We have the strength and depth to deliver complex major projects in-house, drawing on international expertise and full asset lifecycle capability. We provide our clients with cost-effective, value-added solutions and design and build...

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Freelance – New build residential This leading residential main contractor has an immediate requirement for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on freelance basis for an initial contract of 6-9 months managing subcontractor accounts. The project is a new build apartment project in Surrey near to J12 of the M25 not far from Heathrow. Having started earlier this year, it is well into construction, and you will join to manage subcontractor accounts. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will have a recognised UK Construction qualification and contracting residential experience for leading companies. If you have the relevant experience, and would like to apply for this Senior Quantity Surveyor job in Surrey or wish to have a confidential chat about other potential opportunities, then please feel free to contact Lee Kidd on (phone number removed) O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal...

Quantity Surveyor Intern (Year Industry Placement) About Ferrovial Construction UK&I Ferrovial Construction is the UK based engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested. We have a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. We design and construct some of the UK and Ireland’s most high-profile transport infrastructure projects. We have the strength and depth to deliver complex major projects in-house, drawing on international expertise and full asset lifecycle capability. We provide our clients with cost-effective, value-added solutions and design and build...

Quantity Surveyor - Water | Long-Term Contract   East Sussex | Hybrid Working   Ready to join one of the UK's largest AMP8 water programmes?   We're supporting a major water sector delivery partner with the appointment of an experienced Quantity Surveyor to help deliver a substantial portfolio of clean water and wastewater projects across the South East. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering the chance to work on critical infrastructure investment programmes with a strong pipeline of work extending throughout AMP8.   Why this role? You'll be joining an established commercial team responsible for delivering a diverse range of non-infrastructure projects, helping to drive commercial performance from project award through to final account.   The role offers:   ·Long-term contract security on a major water framework. ·Hybrid working with 3 days per week in office. ·Exposure to a significant AMP8 investment programme. ·Collaborative project teams and a...

We are currently seeking a Freelance Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a residential development project based in the Arundel area. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key role within a well-structured site team on a substantial multi-phase scheme. The Role: * 6-month freelance contract with an immediate start available * Working 4 days per week on site and 1 day from home * Acting as the lead QS on site for this project * Supported by a part-time Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) and a visiting Commercial Manager * Involvement across 2 phases of a residential scheme, totalling approximately 350 units Key Responsibilities: * Managing commercial aspects of the project on site * Cost control, valuations, and reporting * Liaising with site teams and senior commercial staff * Supporting delivery across both phases of the development Requirements: * Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on traditional build residential projects *...

Urgent Hiring: Freelance Project Engineer (RC Frame & Groundworks) – London BIR is currently recruiting an experienced Freelance Project Engineer with strong project management experience to oversee an RC Frame & Groundworks project based in London. This is an urgent requirement, and the successful candidate may be able to start immediately. The Role As Project Engineer, you will be responsible for: * Managing the project in line with the construction programme * Overseeing and managing all setting-out works * Ensuring quality assurance standards are maintained * Managing labour, plant, and materials efficiently * Managing Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) compliance on site and promoting a strong safety culture * Monitoring project progress and providing regular updates to the Quantity Surveyor and senior management team * Supporting the successful delivery of projects within budget and programme targets Requirements To be considered for this position,...

Mechanical Construction Manager, London c£(Apply online only) a day DOE - temp 6 months - Tier One Top 5 Main Contractor Are you an established Freelance Mechanical Construction Manager with a proven background of experience working within the Building Services and M&E sector? Would you relish the opportunity to work for one of the UK's most prestigious Main contractors on one of their most iconic projects? Your background and experience, together with an industry recognised qualification, will be well rewarded for working hard on a M&E package of around £50M on a large commercial project in Central London. Previous M&E Fit-out project experience would be advantageous. Main duties will be to manage and oversee the delivery team and specialist outside sub-contractors and ensuring all Health and Site Safety is in place and adhered to. As one of the UK's leading recruiters, Fawkes & Reece specialises in all areas of Building Services and M&E, from M&E...

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Engineer to start working on an RC Frame project based in Central London. Must have experience in running the front end of projects, good communication skills with a strong background in RC Frame is essential. Responsibilities include: * Overseeing all engineering aspects on the site * Overseeing building work * Undertaking surveys * Checking technical designs and drawings to ensure that they are followed correctly * Ensuring project packages meet agreed specifications, budgets and/or timescales * Liaising with clients, subcontractors and other professional staff, especially quantity surveyors and the overall project manager * Providing technical advice and solving problems on site * Preparing site reports and filling in other paperwork * Liaising with quantity surveyors about the ordering and the pricing of materials * Ensuring that health and safety and sustainability policies and...

Building Surveyor Location: London Type: Temporary ongoing Rate: Up to £43 per hour Umbrella Hours: 36 hours per week Social Housing Experience Required Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known client based in the London area, who are looking for a highly skilled Building Surveyor to join their team. Key Responsibilities - Building Surveyor Carrying out property inspections and condition surveys on residential and commercial buildings Identifying defects, maintenance issues, and repair requirements Preparing survey reports with findings and recommendations Managing planned and reactive maintenance works Overseeing contractors on site and monitoring quality of work Ensuring works are completed in line with health and safety regulations Assisting with damp and mould investigations and remedial solutions Preparing specifications, schedules of works, and cost estimates Liaising with tenants, clients, contractors, and internal departments Supporting refurbishment,...

Mechanical Project Engineer Twickenham Contract  1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team on a new Laboratory project in Twickenham. Responsibilities: - Ensuring the technical accuracy of project development. This includes overseeing the supply and coordination of all technical documentation, particularly regarding Health and Safety protocols. - Take charge of the mechanical services installation for projects. - Collaborate with the BIM department to create fully coordinated installation drawings that provide clear guidance for on-site installation or offsite manufacturing processes. - Ensure high-quality installations that meet clients' expectations while maximising profitability through intelligent design choices and early selections, all while upholding standards. - Partner with the planner to establish a clear work sequence with defined timelines and resource...

Mechanical Supervisor Hillingdon Contract 1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading M&E Contractor who are looking for a Mechanical Supervisor to join their team on a hospital project in Hillingdon. We are seeking Supervisors who have prior steam installation experience having worked directly for a Tier 1 M&E Contractors. Job Purpose: The responsibilities of this Mechanical Site Supervisor role include overseeing mechanical work and site trades, scoping work and ordering materials, issuing permits and ensuring safety rules are followed. Role: Co-ordination of the installation. Supervising Contractors and Subcontractors, ensuring all direct staff and Subcontractors are adequately trained and adhering to H&S procedures. Conducting toolbox talks, ordering materials, completing schedules of work, scheduling materials to ensure programme of works delivered. Liaise with Managers on a regular basis, reporting on any and all works conducted on site. Managing variations....