32 freelance quantity surveyor jobs found

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – Surrey 📍 Location: Surrey 🏢 Developer: Residential & Mixed-Use 💼 Contract: Freelance / Long-Term Contract 💰 Day Rate: Competitive (DOE) A well-established and forward-thinking Surrey-based property developer is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of multiple residential and mixed-use projects across Surrey and the South East. This is an excellent opportunity for a capable contractor to step into a senior role and take ownership of key schemes from early stages through to completion. The Role As a freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the commercial and financial aspects of several live projects, working closely with internal development, design, and delivery teams. You will take the lead on cost planning, procurement, contract administration, valuations, and reporting to ensure schemes progress efficiently and remain commercially robust. This role offers consistent...

Role: Quantity Surveyor Location: Warrington Rate: Up to £390pd. (outside IR35) The Company: This industry-leader are a privately backed business on a huge growth trajectory which will see their group turnover double to more than £1.8bn in the next 3 years. The group is made up of several successful subsidiaries that operate across the construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors. This Senior Quantity Surveyor position will be an opportunity to join their infrastructure division which supports the development of sustainable communities with smart infrastructure solutions across the design, maintenance & development of critical gas and infrastructure for the UK's largest network operators. Your Role: Reporting into the Commercial Manager, as a Quantity Surveyor you will make an immediate impact in the successful delivery of a portfolio of infrastructure schemes across the UK. Dividing your time between the office site, and working from home, you will be...

Freelance Senior/ Quantity Surveyor East Midlands Construction Rate: £400- £450 per day outside of IR35 The company: A Main Contractor specialising across a multitude of sectors including, Commercial, Retail, Industrial and Education projects across the Midlands with projects typically ranging between £10m to £50m in contract values. The role: The project is a £25 million new build industrial unit on a JCT form of contract within the Northamptonshire area. The project is expected to last at least 12 months and commences at the beginning of December 2025. Key responsibilities: • Completing monthly CVRs on site to ensure the project is on track. • A hybrid model would be in place for the ideal candidate. • Dealing with variations quickly and effectively to stay within budget. Criteria: • Experience working as a Senior/ Quantity Surveyor on new build industrial/ logistic projects is essential. • Experience managing project/ assistant QS’s. For further details contact on...

Freelance Senior/ Quantity Surveyor East Midlands Construction Rate: £450- £500 per day outside of IR35 The company: A Main Contractor specialising across a multitude of sectors including, Commercial, Retail, Industrial and Education projects across the Midlands with projects typically ranging between £20m to £100m in contract values. The role: The project is a £25 million new build industrial unit on a JCT form of contract within the Derbyshire area. The project is expected to last at least 12 months and commences at the beginning of January 2026. Key responsibilities: • Completing monthly CVRs on site to ensure the project is on track. • A hybrid model would be in place for the ideal candidate. • Dealing with variations quickly and effectively to stay within budget. Criteria: • Experience working as a Senior/ Quantity Surveyor on new build industrial/ logistic projects is essential. • Experience managing project/ assistant QS’s. For further details contact on (phone...

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Warrington Rate: Up to £450pd. (outside IR35) The Company: This industry-leader are a privately backed business on a huge growth trajectory which will see their group turnover double to more than £1bn in the next 3 years. The group is made up of several successful subsidiaries that operate across the construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors. This Senior Quantity Surveyor position will be an opportunity to join their infrastructure division which supports the development of sustainable communities with smart infrastructure solutions across the design, maintenance & development of critical gas and infrastructure for the UK's largest network operators. Your Role: Reporting into the Commercial Manager, as Senior Quantity Surveyor you will make an immediate impact in the successful delivery of a portfolio of infrastructure schemes across the UK. Dividing your time between the office site, and working from home, you...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor Needed Housing Experience Essential! Location: West Lothian Duration: Now until the Christmas holidays Rates: Negotiable DOE We're supporting a leading client in the private housing sector who are looking for an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join their team immediately. What we're looking for: - Strong background in housing projects - Ability to hit the ground running on live sites - Available to start ASAP - Confident working independently and managing cost control effectively If you, or anyone you know is available, please reach me on (phone number removed) or (url removed) and we can discuss this further

Due to a new project secured, our client have the need for a freelance Quantity Surveyor to join their team working on a Civil Engineering scheme in Dover with works including Earthworks, Drainage, Roads and Berth Construction so concrete works. Based from site offices, duties will include overseeing Sub Contractor Accounts, CVRs, Variations and other Commercial duties. To be considered you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and have Civil Engineering experience to your name using NEC Form of Contract. In return, an immediate start and top day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35. This is an excellent opening to secure before Christmas so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed)

Freelance Quantity Surveyor – TD8 (Roxburghshire / Scottish Borders) Regional Contractor | Heritage Projects & Small New-Build Schemes Ongoing Assignment | Office-Based | Reporting to the Managing Director A long-standing regional contractor is seeking a dedicated Freelance Quantity Surveyor to manage a varied portfolio of heritage restorations and small new-build schemes across the Scottish Borders. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong QS who enjoys hands-on involvement across all project stages and can operate with autonomy. The Role You will be responsible for the commercial management of 4–5 live projects, typically ranging from £20K to £1M, spanning heritage refurbishments, conservation works, and small bespoke new-builds. This role covers full lifecycle commercial oversight, from early estimating through to final accounts. Key Responsibilities: * Tendering & Estimating * Preparing detailed cost estimates, bills of...

Quantity Surveyor – Hotel Refurbishment – Bristol - Freelance Our client, a respected main contractor specialising in high-quality refurbishment and fit-out projects, is seeking a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team on a hotel refurbishment project in Bristol. Working alongside the existing QS, you will play a key role in driving the project through its final phases, ensuring accurate cost management, smooth commercial delivery, and a successful completion. Responsibilities * Cost Control & Final Financial Tracking Support the existing QS in managing project costs, monitoring remaining budgets, and ensuring all financial records are accurate and up to date for the final stages of the refurbishment. * Variations & Change Management Review outstanding variations, assess entitlement, prepare documentation, and assist in negotiating and agreeing changes with subcontractors and stakeholders. * Subcontractor Management & Valuations Carry...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor – High-End Residential Location: West Sussex Rate: £300 – £350 per day An established and well-regarded main contractor specialising in luxury residential projects is seeking a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join their team on an office-based contract. The business delivers bespoke new builds and large-scale refurbishments across the South East, working with high-net-worth clients, architects, and consultants to produce exceptional homes. The Role: You will work from the company’s West Sussex office, managing the commercial aspects of ongoing residential schemes, typically ranging from £1m to £5m in value. This will include subcontract procurement, valuations, monthly reporting, and final accounts. You’ll work closely with the Commercial Director and have regular input from site-based teams. Key Responsibilities: * Preparing and managing budgets and cost plans * Subcontractor tendering, negotiation, and management * Valuations,...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor - On site Central London (Near Old Street) - Immediate start - 8+ months contract - Outside IR35. Tradeline are actively seeking a Quantity Surveyor who is able to complete an 8 month contract based on site near Old Street, Central London. You will be required to carry out a forensic review of the project costings and deliver excellent commercial skills including CVR's and Final Accounts. Reporting into a Commercial Manager and working within a team of 5, you will be involved in delivering an extensive cost management service on the project. The role would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor who has had experience in build projects, excellent negotiation skills and working within a high pressurised environment. There will also be aspects of troubleshooting, so experience dealing with problematic construction projects would be desirable.. Candidates would need to be available to start at short notice

RTL Group are working with a well-established civil engineering contractor who are looking to bring in an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a multi-year tunnelling scheme. This Role caan be freelance, temp to permanent or straight permanent The Role You’ll be taking ownership of the commercial function on a major tunnelling project, working closely with the site and project management teams. The position will suit someone who is confident working under NEC contracts and comfortable handling the day-to-day commercial duties on complex civil engineering works. Key Responsibilities * Overseeing the commercial management of a multi-year tunnelling project * Full NEC contract administration, including early warnings, compensation events and issuing notices * Measuring and quantifying tunnelling works, shafts and associated civils packages * Preparing take-offs, BoQs, cost plans and monthly cost/value reports * Managing...

RTL Group are working with a well-established civil engineering contractor who are looking to bring in an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a multi-year tunnelling scheme. This Role caan be freelance, temp to permanent or straight permanent The Role You’ll be taking ownership of the commercial function on a major tunnelling project, working closely with the site and project management teams. The position will suit someone who is confident working under NEC contracts and comfortable handling the day-to-day commercial duties on complex civil engineering works. Key Responsibilities * Overseeing the commercial management of a multi-year tunnelling project * Full NEC contract administration, including early warnings, compensation events and issuing notices * Measuring and quantifying tunnelling works, shafts and associated civils packages * Preparing take-offs, BoQs, cost plans and monthly cost/value reports * Managing...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor required - Walsall Tec-Source is keen to speak with experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors who have experience within the civil engineering or construction sectors. We require: 1 x Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor Essential requirements: * Previous experience in the construction industry * HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying * Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law * Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations. * Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis. * Have knowledge and experience in estimation and cost analysis. * Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office * Excellent organisation and time management skills,...

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a national contractor on a local authority highways improvement program. This is a freelance role, initially for 12 months, focused on managing change and administering NEC contracts. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring commercial control, particularly around variations, compensation events, and accurate cost reporting. The role will be client facing alongside a focus on internal measures.   The role has the option to pay LTD up to £550 per day. Hybrid working is available but ideally the successful candidate will be within the local area.   Key Responsibilities ·Change Management: Lead on identifying, preparing, and managing compensation events and variations, ensuring they are accurately captured and reported. ·Contract Administration: Work under NEC contracts (Options A & C preferred), managing notices, payments, and contractual obligations. ·Commercial Reporting: Support with...

Freelance Project/ Quantity Surveyor Midlands Construction The company: A main contractor delivering projects across commercial and leisure sectors, with a focus on high-quality construction and refurbishment. They typically undertake schemes ranging from £10m to £20m, providing complete project management, design coordination and construction services for clients across the UK. The role: This is a project assisting the senior QS on a leisure project worth around £25m. Contract is looking to last around 6 months and there will be potential opportunities to jump into another project straight after. Key responsibilities: • Completing monthly CVRs on site to ensure the project is on track. • Dealing with variations quickly and effectively to stay within budget. Criteria: • Experience working as a project surveyor on a leisure project is essential. • Be comfortable assisting a senior quantity surveyor on a project. For further details contact on (phone number removed) or (url...

Senior Quantity Surveyor This busy contractor has an immediate requirement for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on a freelance contract basis on a live site in Southampton. Your contract as Senior Quantity Surveyor will start immediately, and you will be offered a minimum contract of 35 weeks and be based on site in Southampton. The project you will be working on is an £11m education project for a university and is a construction management contract. For this one, it would be beneficial to have worked on CM projects before however, the main requirement for this Senior Quantity Surveyor role is to have worked for main contractors on similar projects. If you have been a Senior Quantity Surveyor for more than 5yrs for recognised main contractors and can manage all commercial aspects of this £11m contract. A UK Quantity Surveying qualification is essential for this role. If you have read this job description and feel you have the necessary experience for this Senior Quantity...

Freelance Senior QS required ASAP for main contractor on £15m high-end healthclub project in SW London I have an urgent requirement for a Freelance Project / Senior QS for one of our mid-tier main contractor clients on a £15m project in South West London, consisting of a cut and carve/structural refurb and fit-out of a health club, including gym, swimming pool, cinema etc. The client is in a PCSA currently for the enabling/early works and looking to enter into contract soon - the project duration is around 52 weeks and on a JCT D&B contract. The role is for a site-based Senior QS to commercially manage the project from procurement to final account, including working closely with the PM, Assistant/Trainee QS and site team. The role is available on a freelance, temp-to-perm or permanent basis and is an urgent requirement. To apply, or for more info, please contact Micah Evans. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to...

Role: Commercial Manager Location: Bacton Rate: Up to £600pd. (outside IR35) The Company: This industry-leader are a privately backed business on a huge growth trajectory which will see their group turnover double to more than £1.8 bn in the next 3 years. The group is made up of several successful subsidiaries that operate across the construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors. This CM position will be an opportunity to join their infrastructure division which supports the development of sustainable communities with smart infrastructure across the design, maintenance & development of critical gas networks. Your Role: Reporting into the HOC, as a Commercial Manager you will make an immediate impact in the successful delivery of a portfolio of infrastructure schemes across the Northeast. Dividing your time between the office site, and working from home, you will be responsible for managing CVRs, cost management, subcontract management, change management,...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – Energy & Infrastructure We’re seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (Freelance/Contract) to support the delivery of high-voltage transmission and distribution projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise to complex energy infrastructure work on a flexible basis. What you’ll do: * Take the lead on commercial management across projects. * Oversee budgets, cashflow, reporting, and subcontractor payments. * Drive contract administration under NEC (Options A & E). * Lead negotiations with clients and supply chain partners. What we’re looking for: * Proven track record as an SQS in contracting, ideally within energy, utilities, or infrastructure. * Strong NEC expertise (especially Options A & E). * Excellent financial control and communication skills. * Ability to work independently and hit the ground running. What’s on offer: *...