14 freelance quantity surveyor jobs found

Freelance Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure Works (Major UK DNO Framework) Location: Wakefield (Hybrid Working Available) Engagement: Long-Term and Short-Term Contracts Available Client: Major UK Distribution Network Operator (DNO) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support delivery of infrastructure works for a major UK DNO, including substations, overhead lines, and associated network projects under NEC contracts. Key Responsibilities * Manage assigned infrastructure projects under NEC contracts, ensuring compliance and effective risk management. * Administer compensation events, variations, and change control procedures. * Prepare, submit, and agree interim valuations and final accounts. * Provide commercial advice to project and operational teams. * Maintain accurate and auditable commercial records. Cost Control & Reporting * Produce cost forecasts and cost-to-complete...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor – Civils Works (Major UK DNO Framework) Location: Wakefield (Hybrid Working Available) Engagement: Long-Term and Short-Term Contracts Available Client: Major UK Distribution Network Operator (DNO) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support delivery of civils works for a major UK DNO, including foundations, access roads, drainage, and earthworks for substations and associated network infrastructure. Key Responsibilities * Manage assigned civils projects under NEC contracts, ensuring compliance and commercial governance. * Administer compensation events, variations, and change control procedures. * Prepare, submit, and agree interim valuations and final accounts. * Provide commercial advice to project and operational teams. * Maintain accurate and auditable commercial records. Cost Control & Reporting * Produce cost forecasts and cost-to-complete reports...

Abatec are recruiting a freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist Civil Engineering contractor operating across Devon. Our client is interested in a freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor that has experience working with groundworks contractors. As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will: * Maintain accurate records, control and reconcile costs and value, report variances against agreed performance, compliance and finance targets. * Take control of change management and manage final accounts. * Be responsible for subcontract procurement and managing their accounts. Our client requires a Senior Quantity Surveyor with: * Previous experience of working with civil engineering contractors. * Experience of commercially delivering multi-million-pound schemes. * Strong commercial awareness and acumen. * Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying. * Experience of NEC forms of contract. Salary and benefits include: * £400-£500 per day CIS Umbrella If you...

We are working with a Birmingham-based subcontractor undertaking work on multiple private sector schemes across the West Midlands. We are looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support on a few schemes in the Birmingham area. Your Day-To-Day Duties: You will support the commercial team in managing costs, maximising value, and ensuring effective commercial control across the project. Producing weekly and monthly cost and value reconciliations Capturing, allocating, and reporting costs and liabilities Supporting strong working relationships with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities Assisting with the preparation of commercial tenders, offers, and contracts Identifying and escalating non-compliant or inappropriate costs Recording and monitoring insurance claims Maintaining accurate and up-to-date commercial and contract records Capturing and reporting direct labour costs Drafting, reviewing, and...

Quantity Surveyor – Long-Term Freelance Role Location: Kent/London (Flexible Working Available) Day Rate: Competitive Contract: Long-Term Freelance About the Role A well-established regional contractor is seeking a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support their growing workload. They have a new project starting and need a QS to take on a new Commercial fit out project and deliver all commercial aspects Ideal Experience * Solid experience with a Sub Contractor * Strong communication and commercial awareness * Experience within the Commercial or Residential fit out sector (preferred) * Proactive, organised, and able to work independently Why This Opportunity Stands Out * Long-term freelance opportunity with a secure flow of upcoming projects * Work with a stable, reputable regional contractor * Supportive environment with strong commercial leadership Key Responsibilities * Assist with commercial management of a £4m Commercial fit out project * Oversee supplier and...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor Kings Lynn, Norfolk £300 – £400 per day (DOE) 12 Month Contract Commercial Build Project Anglian Recruitment are currently working with a reputable main contractor delivering a commercial project in Kings Lynn and are looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor for a long-term assignment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-structured site team on a live scheme, taking full commercial responsibility from procurement through to final account. The Role As Freelance QS, you will be responsible for: • Subcontract procurement and package management • Preparing and managing interim valuations • Variations management and cost control • Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) • Managing subcontractor accounts • Supporting the Project Manager with commercial reporting • Final account negotiation and agreement You will be site-based in Kings Lynn and working closely with the commercial and operational teams to ensure financial...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Procurement) | North London We are looking for a sharp, commercially-minded Senior QS to take full ownership of procurement for a major residential project based in Manor House (N4). The Core Mission Your primary focus is the end-to-end procurement of high-value, complex packages. We need a specialist who can navigate the technical nuances of: M&E Packages: Full scope from tender to award. Facade Packages: Managing detailed specifications and specialist subcontractors. What You Bring Residential Expertise: You know the London residential market inside out. Procurement Mastery: A proven track record of hitting the ground running and closing out major packages. Negotiation Skills: The ability to find the balance between quality, compliance, and commercial viability. The Essentials Location: Manor House, North London (On-site 5 days/week). Role Type: Freelance Focus: Procurement of M&E and Facades. Why this role? No fluff, no long...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor required Our client is a building main contractor based in Central London and entrusted with some of Britain's most prestigious residential and commercial properties. They are carrying out a refurbishment roll our programme of converting old fire stations into high end commercial units and require, on a freelance basis, an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have a background and be competent on the day to day commercial issues of an on-going site. Other pre requisites include: * Experienced Quantity Surveyor at running concurrent projects. * Ideally experience within the construction London market * Experience of refurbishment projects. * Formal Quantity Surveyor's qualification. * Strong communication skills. * Commercially and technically competent. * The Senior Quantiy Surveyor will need to live within commuting distance of Central London

Our client are a provider of multi-utility services based in the North-West of the UK They are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the business on either a permanent or freelance basis Business info: Turnover circa £60m Client base includes various sizes of national developers Work on capital schemes which are smaller in value - mains laying, electrical connections, drainage etc Have circa 600 live projects Key responsibilities: Good understanding of commercial processes CVR's Change Management Payment applications

Freelance: to £500 per day Ltd (Inside 1r35). Based: City of London A global civils contractor who have been involved in some of the most prestigious projects in the UK are seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor for a major rail infrastructure project. The suitable individual will take up a key role in looking and tying up sub-contract orders and placement for key packages like earthworks and structures, reporting into the Commercial Manager. Required Background: Ability to manage large, complex civils packages Ideally worked for a tier 1 contractor Strong NEC and major infrastructure experience (in the UK) Good client interfacing skills Degree qualified or Chartered Strong reporting and contract administration skills

Electrical Construction Manager, Cambridge to £400 a day - temp 9 months+ - Main/Principal Contractor Are you an established Freelance Electrical Construction/Site 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 tier one contractors? Your background and experience, together with an industry recognised qualification, will be well rewarded for working hard on a M&E package of around £25M on a large government project in the Cambridge area. Previous M&E Fit-out project experience would be advantageous. Main duties will be to manage and oversee self delivery team and specialist outside sub-contractors and ensuring all Health and Site Safety is in place and adhered to. Experience of using an IPAD for reporting using Fieldview software would be advantageous. You will need to be eligible for security clearance or hold current SC clearance. As one of the UK's...

Mechanical Manager/Lead, East Sussex coast c£(Apply online only) a day - temp 6 months+ - Main Contractor Are you an established Freelance Mechanical 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 £15M on a large healthcare project in East Sussex. Previous M&E Hospital Fit-out project experience would be advantageous. Main duties will be to manage and oversee self delivery team and specialist outside sub-contractors and ensuring all Health and Site Safety is in place and adhered to. Experience of using an IPAD for reporting using Fieldview software would be advantageous. As one of the UK's leading recruiters, Fawkes & Reece...

Job Title: Site Engineer - Highways (Freelance) Location: Tuddenham, Norfolk Start Date: ASAP (Target start: 09/03/2026) Contract Duration: 12 Months Rate: £350 per day (CIS) Hours: 10 hours per day (Saturday working available) Interviews: Taking place ASAP Role Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a highways project based in Tuddenham, Norfolk. This is a long-term freelance contract opportunity offering a 12-month programme, with immediate interviews and a targeted start date of 9th March 2026. This position is strictly freelance (CIS) and is not available on a permanent or PAYE basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering drainage and infrastructure works, ensuring all site engineering duties are carried out accurately, safely, and in line with project specifications. Key Responsibilities Setting out for highways works including drainage, kerbing, earthworks and associated infrastructure Managing and...

The Project As an experienced Project Manager, you will oversee and manage a Civils project in Yorkshire. You will lead the project from inception to completion and ensure that all works are completed to specification, in budget and on time. You will also manage direct labour and any contractors whilst being based on site to ensure all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to. Requirements For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications / experience as a minimum; SMSTS CSCS Experienced as a Project Manager delivering highways and civils projects Strong NEC4 Contract Experience Good at planning ahead, cost management, understanding of MSP programmes The Role Job Title: Project Manager Location: Hull Job Type: Freelance Duties Pre-contract planning and liaison with estimators Planning, programming, and resourcing contracts Identifying tender and other financial opportunities Delegating duties to engineering and contracts staff...