18 freelance quantity surveyor jobs found

We are currently looking for a skilled Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a leading contractor working on the AMP8 water framework in Bournemouth. This is an ongoing contract opportunity, focused on the civils and infrastructure side of water sector delivery. Ideal for a QS with prior experience in water, utilities, or heavy civils environments. Key Responsibilities: Oversee commercial and cost management duties across multiple civils/water packages Support the procurement, valuation, and change management processes Prepare and manage sub-contracts, including payments and final accounts Monitor project performance, budgets, and forecasts Liaise closely with project managers, engineers, and client representatives Ensure compliance with contract terms and NEC forms of contract Requirements: Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civils or water-related projects Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3 or NEC4) Familiarity with AMP frameworks highly desirable...

Contract Estimator / Quantity Surveyor £350-£400 per day Liverpool (Ongoing Contract) Your new company Our client is a leading specialist in delivering sustainable infrastructure and facilities solutions across the North West. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, they support public and private sector clients with refurbishment projects, facilities management, and energy-efficiency upgrades. Their focus spans a range of sectors including healthcare, commercial, education, and public services. Known for their collaborative culture and technical excellence, they are expanding their commercial team due to a strong project pipeline and continued growth. Your new role Our client is seeking an experienced Contract Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on an ongoing freelance basis. The successful candidate will support project delivery by accurately pricing and managing costs for a range of works including refurbishment, M&E, fire door...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor background for a utility client between Southampton and Portsmouth. The role will be site based near to Portsmouth will be focused on packages for major utilities projects, looking for experience working for the main contractor or a consultancy. NEC3/NEC4. This is on a freelance basis, outside of IR35. Freelance Opportunity: Portsmouth region - Senior QS DURATION: Rolling 12 Month Contract - Outside of IR35 LOCATION: Portsmouth Region - Four days onsite / One Remote per week PAYROLL: Outside of IR35 / Ltd Company · 5+ years experience · Ideally utilities, gas or power projects - utility frameworks · CAPEX OR OPEX Projects · Civils, Mechanical or Electrical package understanding · NEC3/NEC4 contracts experience · Happy with site based working The ideal candidate will have working history with engineering, maintenance or construction projects, ideally within the utility sector. They will consider candidates with other experience...

Freelance Mechanical and Electrical Senior Quantity Surveyor Our client, a Prestigious Contractor are recruiting for a Mechanical and Electrical Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on Residential projects based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to utilise on their skill set whilst working on exciting projects. Location: Manchester Remuneration: £(Apply online only) per day Outside IR35 The role The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have experience within Mechanical and Electrical as well as Residential or Construction projects. Requirements - Mechanical and Electrical experience - Construction project experience - JCT Contracts If interested in further details please contact John Baker or Katherine Oxlade --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a...

FREELANCE ROLE / HYBRID WORKING (3 days on site, 2 Remote) Our client is a national contractor with a turnover in excess of £500m. They are delivering one of Scotland's largest infrastructure projects and are in need of a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor for a site near Dundee. The assignment is expected to last for a minimum of 12 to 24 months. The ideal candidate will have: • 3-5 years experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor. • A main contracting background working in civil engineering environments. • Extensive NEC contract experience. This is an Umbrella/PAYE position that is paying between £500 & £600 per day DOE (circa £1725 per week after all tax/NI deductions). You will be expected to attend the sites/offices a minimum of 3 days a week

We’re working with a main contractor to recruit a freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor, managing the prelims package for a £200m+ project. You will join a major project with up to 3 years’ of construction, working with a collaborative team to capture change, produce accurate forecasts and achieve the best outcome for all stakeholders. Senior Quantity Surveyor duties: * Working with the project team to record costs, change and variation * Minimise cost and risk of the project and enhance value for money * Manage costs and budget in line with the NEC contract * Raise early warning notices, compensation events * Reviewing prelim forecasting and highlight risks and opportunities Experience of heavy civils is essential and we expect a Senior Quantity Surveyor to have shown a clear route of progression through Quantity Surveying on NEC Contractual Projects. If you are Quantity Surveyor looking to make the step up, please apply. Please feel free to get in touch with any...

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a flexible and challenging role? A reputable staffing agency is currently seeking a freelance QS to join a dynamic contractor until at least August. As a freelance QS, you will have the opportunity to work from home for 2 days a week, allowing for a better work-life balance. You will also have the chance to meet with the commercial manager once a week to discuss progress and address any concerns. Additionally, you will spend 2 days on site each week, focusing on roofing and cladding projects with a value of up to £20m. To excel in this role, you must have a strong background in pricing and variations review of programmes. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. Previous experience in roofing and cladding projects is highly desirable. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-value projects while enjoying the flexibility of working from home. You will have the...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Highways / Freelance Kennet Solutions are looking for a Freelance Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a Highways and Civil Engineering contractor in South West London. You will be responsible for: * Checking Subcontractor payment applications * Assisting Senior QS with Application for payments to client * Supporting with payment certifications * Using the CONFIRM (Works Order Management System) to compare photos of jobs with the claims being made by subcontractors * Site Visits to undertake measurements To be eligible for this Assistant Quantity Surveyor role, you will need: * At least 1 year of recent exp. as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor * Full UK Driving License * Full Right-to-Work in the UK If you would like to learn more about this role, please apply to this vacancy with an up-to-date CV, or feel free to contact me on the details provided

A great new opportunity to join a national civil engineering main contractor has arisen. My client is looking for a freelance, Senior Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for the day-to-day commercial management of major projects with a value of more than £10million. Working in a regulated environment, my client has secured work until 2028 at least. As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will: * Have understanding of change management * Have experience of applications and CVR’s. * Prepare forecasts/reports; cost, profit/loss, value etc. * Manage subcontract enquiries and prepare contracts. * Be responsible for minimising cost and maximising value, ensuring controls are in place to manage and monitor the operating cost base. Our client requires a Senior Quantity Surveyor with: * Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or similar. * Experience of working for a tier one Civil Engineering contractor, ideally within the Water sector. * Excellent communication...

Site Engineer- North East: We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 contractor, playing a crucial role in the delivery of key projects within the AMP8 water framework. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to vital infrastructure upgrades and environmental improvements. The Role: As a Freelance Site Engineer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day setting out and surveying on site, ensuring that all works are constructed in accordance with the design and specifications. Your duties will include, but are not limited to: Accurate setting out and surveying of works. Interpreting and implementing engineering drawings and specifications. Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Quality control and assurance of all on-site activities. Maintaining accurate site records, including diaries and as-built surveys. Liaising with the site management team, subcontractors, and other...

Site Engineer needed in Avonmouth as you will be working with Options Resourcing who is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to assist with the setting out and QA with subcontractors as they deliver the foundational groundworks in preparation for a steel frame building. You will be joining one of the country's major contractors when dealing with large scale projects on a freelance basis to add engineering skills to an already experienced project team for the full 30 weeks duration of the project. Day-to-day responsibilities: Overseeing setting Out Writing As Built Surveys Doing Quality Assurance Liaison between Site Team and Subcontractors Qualifications: Own Kit is preferable but not essential CSCS SMSTS Experience on large scale projects Relevant HNC or Degree Qualification Rate: Without kit, £270 £300 With kit, £330 - £360 Either paid through CIS or outside IR35 through limited company. If you are looking for your next contract or coming available in the next few...

Abatec is seeking a Site Engineer on a freelance contract to join our client, a regional contractor, for a Civil Engineering project in Devon. The successful candidate will have experience in the Civil Engineering industry, capable of self-delivery, setting out, quality assurance and have prior experience working on a groundworks scheme including earthworks and drainage. As Site Engineer you will: * Have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in setting out on civil engineering schemes. * Check drawings and quantities, ensuring the accuracy of calculations. * Assist in the preparation of ‘as-built drawings’ * Comply with the site-specific health and safety protocols to ensure any health and safety concerns are identified and reported as necessary. Our client requires a Site Engineer with: * Experience with Survey equipment (GPS, Total Station, Optical, and digital levels). * Valid CSCS * A good understating of construction health & safety protocols. *...

Site Engineer – Sub Contractor (Construction - Drainage / Groundworks / Housing) East Midlands (Grantham) £280 - £320 / Day without own site engineering kit £320 - £360 / Day with own site engineering kit Temporary / Freelance Role The Company 360 Recruitment are currently working with a leading construction sub contractor who are looking to recruit an experienced site engineer with or without their own kit for a minimum of 12 weeks working on a new build housing site close to Grantham which commences on or around the 2nd June 2025. The successful candidate will be working for a modern, forward thinking business that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the Company's success. They are a respected Company and have built themselves an enviable reputation within the construction industry offering excellent opportunities.  They work in the drainage, groundworks and housing sector across the construction industry including health,...