105 quantity surveyor jobs found in York

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways (Civils) Location: Leeds (projects across Yorkshire) Rate: £360-£400 per day Contract: Freelance / Contract The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a trusted civils contractor who are on an exciting growth curve delivering highways projects across Yorkshire. This is a freelance opportunity based out of Leeds, with regular site visits required. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of highways and infrastructure schemes, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities Full commercial management of highways projects from inception to final account Preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, and cost reports Subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and account management Administration of NEC contracts (or similar forms) Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities Liaising...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – Leeds V7 Recruitment are seeking a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on a flagship project based in Leeds. Rate: Negotiable Start Date: ASAP End Date: September 2026 (with a possible extension to December 2026) Key Responsibilities: Supporting the project during the PCSA stage Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities Pricing work packages across the project Working closely with the Commercial Lead on contract matters Ideal Candidate  Will have extensive experience working on projects during the PCSA stage Proven background working on large-scale construction projects Strong understanding of commercial management and cost control Experience with package pricing, procurement, and contract administration Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities Confident working closely with senior stakeholders and commercial leads Strong communication and negotiation skills Able...

We're currently supporting a leading civil engineering contractor on a major infrastructure scheme in West Yorkshire, and are looking to engage an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on a contract basis. This is a site-based role on a complex, live project, offering the opportunity to take ownership of key work packages within a collaborative delivery environment. The Role As a Senior QS, you'll play a key role within the commercial team, taking responsibility for the commercial management of sections of work within a cost reimbursable / NEC contract environment. Key responsibilities will include: Full commercial ownership of assigned packages Cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs Management and assessment of Compensation Events Subcontract procurement, administration and final accounts Ensuring compliance with contract processes and cost mechanisms Working closely with operational teams to drive commercial performance Requirements Proven experience operating at Senior QS...

We are recruiting an Interim Quantity Surveyor for a leading Social Housing provider based in Nottingham, supporting commercial and property services across the local region on a 6-month contract. As an Interim Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing costs, valuations, and financial performance across a range of housing projects, ensuring value for money and compliance with contractual obligations. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, customer-focused organisation and make an immediate impact. What’s on offer: Rate: £45 – £50 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications) Contract: 6-month interim assignment (potential for extension) Working pattern: Full-time (37–40 hours per week) About the Company: Our client is a well-established Social Housing group managing a large portfolio of residential properties across Nottingham and the surrounding areas. They are committed to delivering high-quality homes, maintaining strong financial control, and...

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Nottinghamshire. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all costs relating to construction projects, from initial calculations through to final accounts, ensuring value for money while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. The Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in supporting project delivery by controlling budgets, managing contracts, reducing financial risk, and ensuring commercial success across a range of residential, commercial, and/or industrial developments. Key Responsibilities Cost Management The Quantity Surveyor will prepare cost estimates, budgets, and tender documentation for new and ongoing projects. They will undertake feasibility studies and cost planning for proposed developments while monitoring project costs throughout all stages of construction. The role involves identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising...

We are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor. You will be working in Manchester. Monday - Friday 08:00am -17:00pm Temp Contract - Ongoing Day rate between £400 - £450 per day Job Purpose * Identify and assess potential property acquisition opportunities for Skyline children’s homes on a rolling 4-week cycle, maintaining and updating the Skyline tracker * Coordinate with Service Providers and Local Authorities to shortlist opportunities and secure initial approvals via desktop review * Arrange and lead joint property viewings with key stakeholders to support suitability assessments * Commission and manage condition surveys, valuations, and legal due diligence following acceptance of an expression of interest * Oversee the end-to-end conveyancing process through to completion * Prepare Board reports and secure all required internal approvals prior to exchange and completion Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is...

Quantity Surveyor – Manchester City Council Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Quantity Surveyor Improve the lives of children and young people living in residential care, with a system shift in quality and standards of homes available. To achieve the purchase of 10 Homes; reduction of revenue; deliver social care improvements; improve wellbeing and educational output by environment changes; obtain Ofsted certification and ensure that lease / life cycle management improvements are achieved. * Identify home’s type/location for providing provision of care * Carry out RICS level L3 Surveys and Valuations * Facilitate and manage the Legal title, planning and risk assessments activity * Obtain Appraisal reports and Property board approvals Pre-Acquisition * Identify and assess potential property acquisition opportunities for Skyline children’s homes on a rolling 4-week cycle, maintaining and updating the Skyline tracker * Coordinate with Service Providers and...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor – Façades & Building Envelope Manchester (Site Based) Immediate Start | Long-Term Contract Residential Projects We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in façade cladding and building envelope packages to join a reputable subcontractor delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects. This is an immediate start, long-term freelance opportunity, taking full commercial responsibility for a new residential scheme in central Manchester. The Role Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for the full commercial management of a live residential project. Key duties will include: * Full QS responsibility for façade and building envelope packages * Managing valuations, variations, cost reporting, and final accounts * Liaising with design teams, Tier 1 contractors, and subcontractors * Supporting procurement and commercial negotiations * Working...

Leading international engineering company is looking for either a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level candidate for a long term contract opportunity. This position will see you work on a major engineering programme in Dublin which is being delivered from the UK but, will require travel to Ireland for a couple of days every fortnight with all expenses paid. We are looking for candidates who ideally have experience of procurement through to contract management using the NEC contract within a rail or infrastructure sector. Key Responsibilities: Manage, monitor and report on commercial and cost reporting aspects of allocated projects and portfolio of works Support the programme and project teams to ensure full compliance with contract and corporate governance rules Lead on commercial review and valuation of contractor applications for payment in accordance with contractual terms and conditions and contractual entitlement Provide proactive advice and guidance on...

Senior Quantity Surveyor 📍 Torness & Murton 🕒 12‑month contract | Outside IR35 🗓 Interviews available next week (8am–9pm) Key requirements: * EPC project experience * Tier 1 contractor background A leading international EPC contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major energy and infrastructure projects across multiple UK sites. The Role You will play a key role in site‑based commercial and contract management, working closely with delivery, technical, and subcontractor teams to ensure progress, cost control, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: * Tracking daily, weekly, and monthly progress of quantitative site activities * Collecting and analysing subcontractor progress data * Identifying delays or bottlenecks and reporting findings to site management * Collaborating with technical teams to understand specifications and scope of works * Preparing progress and...

Aqua-Tech are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor (QS) with a strong background in the water industry to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out full main QS functions, managing Compensation Events (CEs), and preparing and reviewing quotations in line with contract requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute QS who is confident managing projects independently and working closely with operational teams and clients. Key Responsibilities * Carry out full main Quantity Surveyor duties across assigned projects * Manage and administer Compensation Events (CEs), including identification, pricing, submission, and agreement * Prepare, review, and negotiate quotations and cost submissions * Monitor project costs, budgets, and forecasts * Undertake valuations and applications for payment * Assess subcontractor applications and manage subcontract accounts *...

Experienced Quantity Surveyor required on a hybrid basis Location: North of Birmingham Duration: 2 months About the Team We are a specialist team of four Quantity Surveyors and two apprentices, delivering should-cost models and pricing booklets for Facilities Management (FM) projects across the UK Defence estate, typically valued in excess of £100m. Our work combines in-house historical cost data with BCIS benchmarking to produce robust cost estimates and pricing strategies. We collaborate closely with commercial teams to develop tailored pricing models for both hard and soft FM services, support tender evaluations, and contribute to final business cases. Role Overview The successful candidate will work independently to develop cost estimates and pricing models for large-scale FM projects, using a combination of internal data and BCIS benchmarks. The role requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with commercial...

The business This is a contractor that consistently features among the most active in the UK market -a business with a strong civils and infrastructure pedigree, a healthy forward order book, and a reputation for delivering complex, high-value schemes. They're well-regarded in the industry, retain good people, and have a pipeline that gives freelancers a genuine route to extended and repeat engagements. The role You'll be taking commercial ownership of a sizeable civils package - primarily earthworks with associated drainage and surfacing works. It's a standalone, site-based position reporting into a visiting Managing QS, so you'll need to be comfortable managing the day-to-day commercial output independently. What's involved * Full commercial management of the civils package from current stage through to completion * Subcontractor procurement, management, and account finalisation * CVIs, early warnings, and compensation events under NEC * Cost reporting and...

Quantity Surveyor - Lichfield, UK (Contract, Hybrid work pattern) Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist commercial team delivering high-value facilities management projects across a large UK estate. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working autonomously, influencing business cases and providing robust cost intelligence on complex programmes valued in excess of £100m. Key Responsibilities As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a critical role in producing should-cost models, pricing booklets and tender evaluations that directly support strategic investment decisions. Working closely with commercial and wider project teams, the Quantity Surveyor will apply strong analytical skills and commercial judgement to ensure accuracy, value for money and confidence in cost forecasting. Key responsibilities include: Produce detailed should-cost models using in-house historical cost data and BCIS benchmarks. Develop...

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor - SC Location: Lichfield (3 days/week on site/Hybrid) Contract Duration: 51 working days Daily Rate: £ 635.75/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC We are a team of 4 quantity surveyors and 2 apprentices(starting April/May 2026) who produce should-cost models and pricing booklets for FM projects valued at over £100m across the UK Defence estate. This involves using part in-house historical cost data and BCIS to provide estimates of the forecasted value of the contracts. For the pricing booklets, we work very closely with commercial teams to build models suitable for the various projects on both hard FM and soft FM. We support the pricing evaluation of the projects by reviewing the tenders and raising queries. We also prepare tender reports to be included in the final business case. We provide ad-hoc pricing and estimating support and check in-house data for inaccuracies and anomalies. Role: To work independently and...

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience working for tier one contractors on major transportation projects in rail, highways or water?   Do you have a track record managing specialist contractors?   Rate: £450 - £500/day Location: nr Wolverhampton Duration: 6 months, potential for extension Working arrangements: Hybrid, 4 days a week in the office   Due to exceptional growth, my client is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work alongside the project delivery team on a major depot fit-out project. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the project as ramps up to start the main works.   As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing multiple disciplines and subcontractors who are carrying out specialist packages of works at the depot, as well as using bespoke contracts.   Other responsibilities will include: ·Leading, managing and training the commercial team. ·Leading on all contractual matters from inception...

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Rate: £635.75 per day Contract Length: 51 working days Location: Lichfield (3 days per week on-site) Client: Public Sector (MOD) Working Pattern: Part-time (3 days per week) Interview Process: 1-stage Teams interview (conversational / suitability-based) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a specialist team delivering cost and pricing analysis across Facilities Management (FM) projects within the UK Defence estate. These projects are valued in excess of £100m and require detailed cost modelling and commercial insight. You will join a collaborative team of Quantity Surveyors responsible for developing should-cost models, pricing booklets, and supporting tender evaluations. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value, nationally significant projects. Key Responsibilities Produce cost estimates for FM projects using in-house data and/or BCIS Develop and adapt pricing booklets using...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor Description Freelance QS's and Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Managers outside IR35 for a Large major consultancy providing commercial teams to various major projects in water, road and rail. Abundant ongoing work in Birmingham area. You will based in their offices. We urgently have ongoing requirements for Freelance Senior QS's and Commercial Managers outside IR35 for various types of projects within their Birmingham team where they have several clients across various sectors mainly Water, Highways, Rail and Renewables A large team of QS's and commercial managers engaged on the various road, highways Infrastructure projects across England. QS's and project managers working on various solar farm and battery storage. Personnel working on the new rail station programmes. Personnel working on HS2 Personnel working for contractors on various AMP8 water projects. Various staff working for various entities on...

The business This is a contractor that consistently features among the most active in the UK market -a business with a strong civils and infrastructure pedigree, a healthy forward order book, and a reputation for delivering complex, high-value schemes. They're well-regarded in the industry, retain good people, and have a pipeline that gives freelancers a genuine route to extended and repeat engagements. The role You'll be taking commercial ownership of a sizeable civils package - primarily earthworks with associated drainage and surfacing works. It's a standalone, site-based position reporting into a visiting Managing QS, so you'll need to be comfortable managing the day-to-day commercial output independently. What's involved * Full commercial management of the civils package from current stage through to completion * Subcontractor procurement, management, and account finalisation * CVIs, early warnings, and compensation events under NEC * Cost reporting and...

Job Title: Project Quantity Surveyor Location: Cambridge Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: £400 per day Company Overview We are recruiting for a Project Quantity Surveyor to support delivery across a portfolio of rail infrastructure works in the Cambridge region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of secured rail projects, offering long-term contract potential and exposure to high-profile schemes within the sector. The Role As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will take a lead role in managing the commercial aspects of rail projects, ensuring effective cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Working across sites in Hatfield and Cambridge, you will collaborate closely with operational teams and stakeholders to drive commercial performance and support successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities • Full commercial management of assigned rail projects • Cost and...