26 freelance quantity surveyor jobs found

Our client, a well-established regional contractor based in the North West, is looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a £10 million industrial unit development. Working as part of a professional site and commercial team, you will play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of the project from procurement through to final account click apply for full job details

Quantity Surveyor High-Tech Fit-Out (Processing Plant) Location: North Hertfordshire (Hertfordshire / Cambridgeshire border) Contract: Freelance 6 Months Rate: £300£500 per day - Client open to 3-5 days Start Date: Immediate start CSCS is essential for this role. About the Role A freelance Quantity Surveyor is required for a high-tech processing plant fit-out programme in North Hertfordshire click apply for full job details

HMP NEW BUILD/REFURBISHMENT SCHEME Location: Wigan Sectors: Commercial Project Types: New build/ Refurbishment Freelance: (Apply online only) per day dependant on project Duration: 4 month contract We are hiring for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor for a HMP new build/ refurbishment scheme based in Wigan. Previous HMP experience is preferred but not essential for the role. This is starting on 8th June 2026. Responsibilities of the Freelance Quantity Surveyor: Manage and oversee all commercial and financial aspects of assigned projects. Prepare and review valuations, variations, and final accounts. Administer and monitor contracts (NEC and JCT). Provide accurate cost reporting and forecasting to the project management team. Conduct site visits, measurements, and progress assessments. Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders within secure environments. Ensure compliance with all security protocols and site procedures. Work closely with project...

Candidate required: Freelance Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Freelance - Full Time Start date: ASAP Industry: Construction Professionals South Location: Crawley The role & about the client: ITS Construction Professionals South are recruiting on behalf of a reputable residential contractor based in Crawley for an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. This well-established contractor specialises in high-quality residential developments and bespoke projects ranging from £300k to £2m in value. Due to a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth, they are seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to support projects from pre-construction through to final account. The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial management of multiple residential projects, ensuring works are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients. This is an ASAP...

V7 Recruitment are looking for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to work with our client on a project in Leeds. Start date - ASAP Duration - 3-4 months with possible extension Rate - Negotiable Duties- Working on the project during the PCSA stage picing for 6-8 packages Perform cost analysis and prepare financial reports Manage risk, value engineering, and cost control procedures Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role. Please note that by applying for this position you are giving consent for V7 Recruitment to process and store your personal data in line with our Privacy Policy. We may contact you about...

V7 Recruitment are looking for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to work with our client on an apartment build scheme in Manchester City Centre! Start date - ASAP Duration - 3 months Rate - Negotiable Duties- Managing 6-8 packages for the duration of the contract. Monitor project costs and manage budgets throughout construction Assess and value progress payments and variations Perform cost analysis and prepare financial reports Manage risk, value engineering, and cost control procedures Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role. Please note that by applying for this position you are giving consent for V7...

HMP REFURBISHMENT SCHEME - SECURITY CLEARANCE PREFERRED NOT ESSENTIAL Location: Northwest Sectors: Commercial Project Types: Refurbishment Freelance: (Apply online only) per day dependant on project Duration: Long term We are hiring for Freelance Quantity Surveyor's fora HMP refurbishment scheme. Based from the office in Trafford Park working between office and a couple of days on site per week. Previous HMP experience is preferred and a security clearance is a bonus due to project type. Responsibilities of the Freelance Quantity Surveyor: Manage and oversee all commercial and financial aspects of assigned projects. Prepare and review valuations, variations, and final accounts. Administer and monitor contracts (NEC and JCT). Provide accurate cost reporting and forecasting to the project management team. Conduct site visits, measurements, and progress assessments. Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders within secure environments. Ensure...

I am working with a leading regional contractor in their search for an experienced Freelance QS. You ll be working with an experienced Commercial Director initially working on 2, hotel refurbishment projects. Primarily contracts are based within the NW and Midlands so you ll need to be prepared to occasionally travel to site for meetings. Quantity Surveyor Requirements/Reasons to apply: We are looking for an experienced QS who has commercially lead schemes from commencement to completion. The contractor in question have secured their turnover targets for the year with more expected to come from key, repeat clients. I m looking for somebody who has worked for a main contractor utilising JCT contracts. This role will be a mixture of head office & site based, you ll need to be able to commute to Greater Manchester daily and prepared to undertake site meetings as and when. This will be a long-term position with rates between £300.00 - £340.00 a day for...

Kennet Solutions are supporting a leading tier 1 Contractor in their search for 2 Quantity Surveyors. These opportunities will involve supporting on a 65m Utilities framework in the North-West of the UK, based in Preston. They are seeking candidates with: Civils/Infrastructure experience Knowledge of CEMAR Experience in managing subcontractors and AFP's These roles are inside IR35, offering day rates up to 400 per day. This is long-term work, minimum 6-12 months duration

Senior Quantity Surveyor: About the role of Senior Quantity Surveyor: Long term freelance opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in London. I am currently assisting a market leading brand in their search for a Senior 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 Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team on a freelance basis for a minimum of 10 months. An opportunity to work with a top Main Contractor on a large high rise residential scheme which will involve looking after various packages including cladding and remediations. They are looking for someone that has a proven track record working and providing support with a Main contractor. The ideal candidate for Senior Quantity Surveyor: Main contracting experience residential experience

Freelance Quantity Surveyor Heavy Civils Location: York Contract Type: Freelance Duration: Ongoing Rate: Dependant on Experience The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a heavy civils scheme based in York. The project primarily involves pipeline installation and manhole construction, forming part of a wider infrastructure programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a QS with strong civils experience to join a well-established team and play a key role in the commercial management of the project. Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee all commercial aspects of the project Measurement and valuation of works (primarily pipelines and manholes) Subcontractor procurement, administration, and payments Preparation of applications for payment and final accounts Cost forecasting, reporting, and budget control Identification and management of variations and change events Liaising with site teams,...

HS2 Senior Quantity Surveyor (Freelance) - Immediate Start in Aylesbury employer: Solution Search Limited - Civils & Rail Insiade IR(phone number removed) per day - Hybrid Our client a global Civil Engineering Contractor in the UK is seeking a freelance Quantity Surveyor to join their HS2 works in Aylesbury. The successful candidate will be responsible for issuing payments, creating allocation sheets, and managing compensation events. Solid experience in civil engineering and exposure on major essential. This role offers a top day rate and an immediate start with a contract duration of 6 months or more. Requirements: Full Understanding of the NEC contract Experience working on Civil Engineering project Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management 2-3 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor Full UK driving license

The company One of the UK's best and busiest Main Contractors with a group turnover of over 1bn. They have developed an impressive number of blue-chip clients across the UK and on top of that have gained a sterling reputation as a contractor. This reputation has excelled the company into numerous markets including the: Commercial, Industrial and Residential sectors where they have constructed projects valuing from 10m - 100m+. They are currently in an excellent position with an order book topping 1bn for this year. The company prides themselves in creating and maintaining valuable relationships with both clients and sub-contractors. This is evident as the company carries out a tremendous amount of repeat business and use many of the same sub-contractors they have since their early days of trading. The role Issuing sub-contract tender packages. Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors. Attending post tender and pre-contract meetings. Reviewing of contract...

The company One of the UK's best and busiest Main Contractors with a group turnover of over 1bn. They have developed an impressive number of blue-chip clients across the UK and on top of that have gained a sterling reputation as a contractor. This reputation has excelled the company into numerous markets including the: Commercial, Industrial and Residential sectors where they have constructed projects valuing from 10m - 100m+. They are currently in an excellent position with an order book topping 1bn for this year. The company prides themselves in creating and maintaining valuable relationships with both clients and sub-contractors. This is evident as the company carries out a tremendous amount of repeat business and use many of the same sub-contractors they have since their early days of trading. The role Issuing sub-contract tender packages. Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors. Attending post tender and pre-contract meetings. Reviewing of contract...

The company One of the UK's best and busiest Main Contractors with a group turnover of over 1bn. They have developed an impressive number of blue-chip clients across the UK and on top of that have gained a sterling reputation as a contractor. This reputation has excelled the company into numerous markets including the: Commercial, Industrial and Residential sectors where they have constructed projects valuing from 10m - 100m+. They are currently in an excellent position with an order book topping 1bn for this year. The company prides themselves in creating and maintaining valuable relationships with both clients and sub-contractors. This is evident as the company carries out a tremendous amount of repeat business and use many of the same sub-contractors they have since their early days of trading. The role Issuing sub-contract tender packages. Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors. Attending post tender and pre-contract meetings. Reviewing of contract...

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking for your next contract position? Have you previously worked on M&E or building services infrastructure projects? Location: Remote (UK-wide) Contract length: Ongoing / Project-by-Project Assignments Rate: DOE (Inside or Outside Ir35) I am currently working with a leading infrastructure and engineering client who is building a pipeline of experienced freelance M&E Quantity Surveyors ahead of increased project demand forecast for 2026. This is not a single live vacancy. Instead, it is an opportunity for you to be considered for ongoing freelance assignments on a project-by-project basis as requirements arise. All work is fully remote, offering flexibility across the UK. As Quantity Surveyor, you will: Carry out detailed measurement work across mechanical and electrical (M&E) building services and infrastructure projects Work in line with standard M&E measurement principles and methods (e.g. SMM / NRM M&E...

How would you like to work with a well established and forever-growing civil engineering contractor? Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for their next long term, freelance role? If so, read on! My client, a market-leading principal contractor who speclialise in the civil and railway engineering are looking for a strong Senior Quantity Surveyor with 10+ years' experience to join their team and work closely with the Commerical Manager to manage a multimillion-pound scheme in Manchester. The ideal candidate will be keen to progress and develop their skills with some industry professionals who have worked in the Raliway and Civils sector for a long time. You will be able to work from home a few days a week for this role. The ideal candidate will be able to start on a 1 week-notice. Location: Manchester and Hybrid-Working Roles and responsibilities: Be responsible for initiating and leading tasks/processes Pricing up and management of utility packages and new...

We are working with a Tier 1 contractor who are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join them on their major projects site in Somerset on freelance/temporary basis - a n exciting opportunity to work on one of their flagship sites in the UK. Title: Quantity Surveyor Day rate: Competitive Location: Somerset The Quantity Surveyor role Ideally, you'll; be a recognised Quantity Surveyor with strong commerci click apply for full job details

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage the commercial aspects of a 50M Civils and utilities package on a major framework package in Kent. They will work within the commercial team, liaising with all project sections, and report to the Commercial Manager. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, problem-solving skills, and effective communication. A flexible work approach is welcomed. This is an Immediate start freelance role for 6-12 months and paid PAYE UMBRELLA Hybrid working is available with 2 days per week from home. Previous Main Contractor Experience on civils framework highly desirable Essential experience in NEC 4 option E (option A / B subcontract packages also relevant) Experience in subcontract packages and direct labour management required. Responsibilities include: Managing commercial personnel responsible for contract and subcontract administration, supply chain management, document control, cost control, commercial...

Are you a Quantity surveyor looking for your next contract position? Have you previously worked on rail civil based projects? Location: Remote (UK-wide) Contract length: Ongoing/ Project-by-Project Assignments IR35: Inside & Outside IR35 opportunities I am currently working with a leading civil engineering and infrastructure client who is building a pipeline of experienced freelance Measurement Quantity Surveyors ahead of increased project demand forecast for 2026. This is not a single live vacancy. Instead, it is an opportunity for you to be considered for ongoing freelance assignments on a project-by-project basis as requirements arise. All work is fully remote, offering flexibility across the UK. As Quantity Surveyor, you will: Carry out detailed measurement work across civil engineering and infrastructure projects Work in line with CESMM (Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement) Produce accurate quantity take-offs and measurement outputs...