22 freelance quantity surveyor jobs found

Freelance Quantity Surveyor – Yorkshire – Groundworks – £400/£500 per day I'm currently recruiting for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a busy civil engineering contractor to oversee two residential groundwork projects in Yorkshire. The role will be based between the Castleford office with site visits as required, overseeing the commercial management of roads, sewers and infrastructure works for major residential developments. * Immediate start available * Yorkshire-based projects (Halifax and Pudsey) * Residential groundworks * £400-£500 per day dependent upon experience * Outside IR35 If you have experience within residential groundworks or civil engineering and are available for your next contract, please contact MBS Recruitment Solutions ASAP

Quantity Surveyor: About the role of Quantity Surveyor: Long term freelance opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor in Oxford. I am currently assisting a market leading brand in their search for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. Our client take pride in the developments they deliver and have regenerated various other schemes across the United Kingdom in the sectors of new build, fit out and refurbishment. This an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join the team on a freelance basis for a minimum of 10 months. An opportunity to work with a high end bespoke residential contractor. They are looking for someone that has a proven track record working and providing support with a Main contractor. The ideal candidate for Quantity Surveyor: Main contracting experience High end residential experience

Freelance Quantity Surveyor Location: Glasgow Rate: Competitive Day Rate Contract: Freelance / Temporary Our client, a well-established and growing main contractor, is looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on an ongoing contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a small, dynamic contractor delivering a range of mostly refurbishment projects. Key Responsibilities: * Managing project costs from pre-construction through to final account. * Preparing and reviewing valuations, variations, and cost reports. * Subcontractor procurement, payments, and account management. * Monitoring project budgets and identifying commercial risks. * Supporting the delivery team to ensure projects are completed within budget. * Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and site teams. Requirements: * Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry. * Strong main contractor background...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor – Wakefield – Groundworks - £400 a day (neg) * Immediate Start Available * Closing out final accounts on multiple road and sewer schemes * Office based role with some site visits required (Yorkshire) * £400 a day but this is negotiable dependent upon level of experience * Initial 6 Month Contract * Outside IR35 To apply for this role or for further detail, please contact MBS Recruitment ASAP

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 *...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – Whitehaven/Remote – £450 - £500/day Immediate start available for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a specialist engineering contractor delivering a £35m package on a major nuclear project. This isn't a traditional project QS role. The focus is on looking back through historic records, identifying missed compensation events, reviewing contractual entitlements and uncovering areas where cost and value may not have been fully captured under an NEC3 Option C contract. Ideal for someone with good NEC expertise, a strong eye for detail and experience of helping to turn projects around and negotiating final accounts. * Immediate start available * Must have civil engineering and/or industrial M&E experience * Primarily home-based * Minimum 6-month contract * £450/£500 per day * Outside IR35 If you've got a track record of finding value, I'd be very keen to speak with you. For further information, please...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – York – Civil Engineering - £450/£500 per day Are you an immediately available civil engineering Quantity Surveyor with Tier 2 contracting experience? If so, we have an immediate start available for the following: - * £2m drainage diversion project * NEC3 Option A contract * Managing subcontractors, change and payments * Strong client-facing role * Hybrid working (3/4 on site 2/3 at home or office) * 6-month contract initially * Immediate start available * Outside IR35 For further information about this contract, please contact MBS Recruitment Solutions ASAP

Freelance Quantity Surveyor (Loss Adjusting / Insurance Claims) Location: Central London Duration: 2-3 Months (Freelance Contract) Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice Rate: (Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor with a specialized background in insurance claims and loss adjusting to lead the pricing of a major property claim in Central London. Following a significant flooding event, we need a sharp, detail-oriented QS to meticulously pull together, scope, and price the reinstatement claim. If you have a proven track record of working closely with (or for) insurance companies and loss adjusters to navigate complex damage claims, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Claim Compilation: Put together a comprehensive, water-tight insurance claim package from the ground up. Pricing & Estimating: Accurately price up all reinstatement, remedial, and strip-out works associated with severe...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor / Estimator Leading Drylining & Interior Fit-Out Contractor Location: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Start Date: July 2026 Duration: Ongoing Freelance Contract Rate: Competitive Day Rate (DOE) About Us We are a leading drylining and interior fit-out contractor delivering high-quality projects across the commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and mixed-use sectors throughout the UK. Due to a growing workload and a strong pipeline of secured projects, we are looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to support our commercial and pre-construction teams on an ongoing basis. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects, providing support from tender stage through to final account. The Role Based from our Bromsgrove office, with flexibility for some remote working, you will be responsible for both estimating and quantity surveying duties, helping to ensure projects are accurately...

Quantity Surveyor – Freelance Rate: £400 per day Location: South Wokingham Sector: Highways Duration: Until November 2026 Ridgeway & Co are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a major highways project in South Wokingham. Working with an established contractor, you will be responsible for supporting the commercial delivery of the scheme, ensuring costs are effectively managed and contractual obligations are met throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities * Managing project costs and commercial performance * Preparing valuations, variations and final accounts * Cost reporting and forecasting * Managing subcontractor accounts and payments * Supporting procurement activities * Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements * Working closely with operational teams to achieve project objectives Requirements * Proven Quantity Surveying experience within highways or civil engineering * Strong...

Quantity Surveyor – Freelance Rate: £400 per day Location: Botley, Southampton Sector: Civils & Earthworks Duration: 6 Months+ (Potential Extension) Ridgeway & Co are recruiting for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a busy civils and earthworks project in Botley, Southampton. This role requires a commercially astute professional with strong client-facing experience, capable of building relationships while managing the commercial aspects of the project. Key Responsibilities * Managing project costs, applications and valuations * Producing cost reports and forecasts * Managing subcontractor procurement and accounts * Administering variations and change control * Attending client meetings and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships * Supporting project teams with commercial advice * Assisting with final account negotiations Requirements * Previous experience within civils, infrastructure or earthworks projects * Strong client-facing and...

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...

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Freelance to Permanent Opportunity Rate: £400 per day Location: Enfield, North London Sector: Enabling Works Ridgeway & Co are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major enabling works project in Enfield. This position requires an individual capable of taking full ownership of the commercial function, running the project independently and working closely with both operational teams and the client. There is a genuine opportunity for the successful candidate to transition into a permanent role as further projects are secured. Key Responsibilities * Full commercial management of the project * Managing valuations, variations and final accounts * Producing cost reports, budgets and forecasts * Managing subcontractor procurement and accounts * Contract administration and risk management * Liaising directly with clients and senior stakeholders * Supporting operational teams with commercial...

Commercial Manager – Data Centres – Europe Salary/Rate: Up to £120,000 + Package or circa £500/day (Outside IR35) O’Neill & Brennan are currently working with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor with a strong international presence and an impressive pipeline of secured data centre projects across Europe. Due to continued growth and several major project awards, they are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join their specialist team delivering large-scale, technically complex data centre developments. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Manager looking to work on some of the most high-profile mission-critical projects in Europe, with full relocation support provided including flights, accommodation and living allowance. You will work closely with senior operational and commercial teams, taking ownership of the commercial function on major projects from procurement through to final account.  Role Overview  Title: Commercial Manager Sector:...

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,...

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

A freelance project quantity surveyor is required for start immediately to work on a key project based in central Leeds The requirement is work within a Tier 1 type contracting environment where you will report to a senior for a period of 4 months initially, with the potential for a longer-term requirement depending on performance and workload. To be considered for this post you should fit the following criteria; * Have a proven track record operating at a Project QS level with the ability to work with minimal supervision. * Have a background within large newbuild build projects, with elements of civils works. * Ability to turn your hand to a variety of commercial activities, dependent on the specific needs of the project. * Be comfortable dealing with sub-contractor procurement. * Available for an immediate / quick start. If you would like to be considered for this role, please send an up to date CV detailing your recent employment and associated references to underpin...

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...

Job Overview I am seeking a freelance setting out engineer to start work asap for 3 weeks on setting out and survey works on a hospital in Dorchester, Dorset. Must have own equipment and paying CIS - LTD Company is not an option on this project. Rate is flexible based on experience and if needing to hire equipment. This will be for 3 weeks total works. Must have CSCS card and the health and safety required to be on site. Duties * Quality assurance * Setting Out * Conducting surveys * Drawing interpretation * Inspection checklists * Defect Management * Progress reporting * Layout Marking * Site Control Qualifications * Engineering degree or educational equivalent * Proficient in AutoCAD * Proficient in GPS system and robotic tool station * CSCS card * Surveying Instruments such as Leica or Trimble * Read and interpret complex architectural drawings Working for a main tier 1 contractor with an excellent reputation, 3 weeks worth of...

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