22 freelance senior quantity surveyor jobs found

First Task Professional are working with an established contractor delivering major power infrastructure works in the Highlands and are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor for a substation project near Beauly. Please note this contract is inside IR35 only. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Senior QS to join a project within Scotland's expanding electricity transmission network. Key Responsibilities: Taking responsibility for the commercial management of substation construction works. Managing subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account. Preparation of monthly valuations, cost reports and forecasts. Managing variations, compensation events and contractual correspondence. Monitoring project expenditure and identifying commercial risks. Liaising with site management, engineering teams and project stakeholders. Requirements: Demonstrable experience in a Senior...

First Task Professional are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major power infrastructure project in Turriff, Aberdeenshire. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the commercial aspects of a substation construction project, working closely with the project delivery team to ensure effective cost management, contractual compliance and commercial performance. Please note this role is inside IR35 only Key Responsibilities: Managing the commercial delivery of a power substation project Subcontractor procurement, management and payment applications. Preparation and management of valuations, variations and final accounts. Cost forecasting, reporting and budget management. Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities. Working closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure commercial targets are achieved. Requirements: Proven experience as a...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering Freelance Inside IR35 3-month initial contract with possible extension North / West London projects About the Company Our client is an established contractor delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Working within a structured commercial environment, the business is looking to strengthen its project team with an experienced freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor who can provide strong commercial leadership and rigorous cost and contract management. The Role Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager, you will take a lead role in the commercial performance of civil engineering projects. You will support project delivery teams and senior management with accurate reporting, cost control, cash management and commercial analysis, while actively managing contractual risk and identifying opportunities to improve project performance. Key Responsibilities • Provide accurate...

We are working with a leading main contractor delivering multiple commercial construction schemes, looking to recruit an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial management of earthworks, groundworks and associated civil engineering packages. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage high-value subcontract packages across multiple projects, with individual packages valued up to 20m. Your Day-To-Day Duties: Managing the commercial delivery of earthworks, groundworks and civil engineering packages across multiple industrial schemes Overseeing subcontract procurement, tender analysis and package negotiations Reviewing and agreeing subcontractor applications for payment and valuations Managing variations, change control and additional works Monitoring package costs, forecasting and reporting against project budgets Managing subcontractor accounts through to final account agreement Identifying and managing commercial and contractual...

We are working with an established construction subcontractor in Nottinghamshire looking to recruit an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support with contract review and negotiation across a range of construction projects. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will focus on reviewing amended JCT, NEC and bespoke subcontract agreements, ensuring contractual terms align with the company's legal policies and commercial requirements. Your Day-To-Day Duties: Reviewing amended JCT, NEC and bespoke subcontract agreements Identifying contractual risks, liabilities and potential commercial exposure Negotiating contractual amendments within agreed legal policy parameters Reviewing and advising on subcontract terms and conditions Ensuring contractual amendments align with internal legal policies and procedures Liaising with commercial teams and relevant stakeholders on contract queries Supporting the resolution of contractual issues and potential risks...

With over 30 years heavy civil engineering and infrastructure experience, our client offers an integrated project delivery solution for their clients within the construction and infrastructure sectors. Due to the new project wins, our client requires a Senior Quantity Surveyor / experienced Quantity Surveyo from a self-delivery background, on a long-term contract basis. Freelance Senior / Quantity Surveyor roles and responsibilities: Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for commercial administration of self-delivery of either a large stand alone project or portfolio of smaller civil engineering projects. You will be responsible for: Day to day commercial administration of civils packages. Reviewing progress on site in line with commercials and programme. Monitoring, forecasting and reporting on budgets and costs against programme and producing CVR's. Reviewing payment applications and agreeing monthly payment valuations. Agreeing instructions,...

Due to the award of a 7m scheme on the RAF Base near Swindon, our client a top Civil Engineering Contractor are looking for a Senior QS to head up these works which include Earthworks and Drainage. Based from site offices, daily duties will include liaising with the Client Commercial Team, CVRs, Cost Reporting, Applications for Payments and Compensation Events.To be considered for this role, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Quantity Surveying and will have solid all round Civil Engineering exerience to your name gained within the Main Contracting environment. You will also be relatively local to the area with this being a site based role with 1/2 days working from home when the scheme is in full flow. In return, an excellent day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an immediate start and long term contract which could span well over a year! This is a great role with really nice client so if interested, please send a copy of your CV

Job Title: Project Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor (Freelance) Base Location: Surrey (Regional Office & Active Developments) Contract Length: 12 Months (Strong likelihood of extension) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Day Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Negotiable based on experience) Role Overview A major FTSE-listed national housebuilder is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor for a long-term freelance assignment based out of their Surrey regional office. In this role, you will take full commercial ownership of an active traditional housing development while concurrently front-ending the tendering and commercial setup for one to two upcoming schemes. You will also be supported by-and responsible for mentoring-a dedicated Apprentice Quantity Surveyor. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership: Take commercial lead on an active traditional build residential development, driving cost management, cash flow, and overall...

ONGOING M&E & HVAC PROJECTS - JCT & NEC - DAY RATE PAID CIS Location: Hull Sectors: Mechanical & Electrical Freelance: (Apply online only) per day dependant on project Duration: Long term ongoing We are hiring for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor for our client for ongoing projects based in Hull. Our client work nationally installing air conditioning, HVAC, refigeration, and electrical. This is ongoing work with many upcoming projects working on both NEC and JCT projects, starting ASAP. Responsibilities of the Freelance Quantity Surveyor: Take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC projects. Manage project costs, budgets and forecasts throughout the full project lifecycle. Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts. Identify, value and negotiate variations, change orders and contractual claims. Support the procurement and commercial management of subcontractor and...

ONGOING M&E & HVAC PROJECTS - JCT & NEC - DAY RATE PAID CIS Location: Tyneside Sectors: Mechanical & Electrical Freelance: (Apply online only) per day dependant on project Duration: Long term ongoing We are hiring for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor for our client for ongoing projects based in Tyneside. Our client work nationally installing air conditioning, HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical. This is ongoing work with many upcoming projects working on both NEC and JCT projects, starting ASAP. Responsibilities of the Freelance Quantity Surveyor: Take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC projects. Manage project costs, budgets and forecasts throughout the full project life cycle. Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts. Identify, value and negotiate variations, change orders and contractual claims. Support the procurement and commercial management of...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Freelance M25 Corridor / Central London £500 £550 per day Inside IR35 Tired of being stuck on the same project? Take your commercial experience across a major infrastructure portfolio. This is an opportunity to work across multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects throughout the M25 corridor and central London, giving you exposure to different project teams, commercial challenges and opportunities to make a tangible impact on project performance. You'll be joining an established infrastructure contractor with a substantial pipeline of secured work, specialist in-house delivery capabilities and a reputation built on delivering complex projects across the UK. With a day rate of £500 £550 inside IR35, this freelance opportunity could suit a Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys being close to project delivery, influencing commercial decisions and finding opportunities others might miss. More than just keeping the numbers straight You'll have a...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - HS2 Rate: £400-£500 per day DOE - OUTSIDE OF IR35 Duration: 2 years Location: Hybrid - Northampton office 1-2 days per week, working from home for the remainder, with occasional site visits. Tradestech Recruitment is looking for a solid Intermediate or Senior Quantity Surveyor to support £20 million worth of works across HS2, covering BBV, EKFB and Align. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of your allocated works, from valuations and cost reporting through to subcontract management, variations and final accounts. Key responsibilities: Manage the commercial delivery of allocated works. Prepare applications for payment, valuations and cost reports. Manage subcontract packages, including procurement, payments and final accounts. Identify and manage variations and contractual notifications. Work closely with the delivery teams...

Job Title: Freelance Quantity Surveyor Location: Trowbridge area to start with, some travel around sites nationwide will be required Day Rate: (Apply online only) per day depending on experience (CIS or limited company) Role Highlights & Packages: Opportunity to join a growing civil engineering business Long term freelance work Opportunity to help build and develop a commercial team Strong pipeline of civils and paving projects Site based, hands on QS role Opportunity to have a direct impact on the company's continued growth Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our busy and successful client working on their sites around the UK, starting in Trowbridge. Key Requirements: Experience as a Quantity Surveyor on civil engineering projects Strong background within civil engineering Experience across any civils sector will be considered Strong commercial and contractual understanding...

Job Title: Freelance Quantity Surveyor Location: Based head office in Lincoln 2 days per week, travel around sites nationwide 3days per week (hotels etc paid) Day Rate: (Apply online only) per day depending on experience (CIS or limited company) Role Highlights & Packages: Opportunity to join a growing civil engineering business Long term freelance work Opportunity to help build and develop a commercial team Strong pipeline of civils and paving projects Site based, hands on QS role Opportunity to have a direct impact on the company's continued growth Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our busy and successful client working on their sites around the UK Key Requirements: Experience as a Quantity Surveyor on civil engineering projects Strong background within civil engineering Experience across any civils sector will be considered Strong commercial and contractual understanding...

Surrey Education New Build Freelance We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering a major new-build school project in Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong QS with main contractor experience who is looking for a long-term freelance position working on a high-quality education development. The Role Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor and wider commercial team, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of key subcontractor packages throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: Managing subcontract packages from procurement through to final account Preparing and analysing tenders Negotiating and placing subcontracts Managing subcontractor valuations and payments Cost reporting and forecasting Managing variations and commercial changes Monitoring project costs against budget Managing subcontractor...

Senior / Assistant Site Quantity Surveyor Central London 300- 450 Per Day Long-Term Freelance A confidential client is seeking a Senior Site QS and Assistant Site QS for a prestigious high-end residential project in Central London , with work continuing through to 2027/2028 A recognised Quantity Surveying qualification is essential, along with proven high-end / luxury residential experience. We are looking for candidates with a strong track record across prime residential, luxury refurbishment, heritage or similarly high-specification projects . Senior Site QS Full commercial management of multiple trade packages Valuations, variations, change control and final accounts Subcontractor management and negotiations Measurement, procurement and cost reporting Working closely with site teams, consultants and subcontractors Mentoring an Assistant QS Essential: QS qualification and proven experience delivering commercial packages on high-end...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering Contractor Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire Rate: £425 £475 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Duration: 3 months Our client is an established Civil Engineering Contractor looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for an initial 3-month freelance assignment. The role will have a particular focus on pricing and managing Compensation Events , supporting the commercial delivery of ongoing civil engineering works. We re looking for: Civil Engineering Contractor background. Strong experience pricing Compensation Events. Good working knowledge of NEC contracts. Experience across earthworks, drainage, highways/S278 or similar civils desirable. The position is site based in St Albans, 5 days per week. £425 £475 per day Outside IR35 3-month assignment Apply now with an updated CV and/or for more information, contact Dan Bowen on (phone number removed) .

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Freelance I'm currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure project on a freelance basis . Location: Bristol Contract: Freelance The role will cover: Full commercial management of a project / section of works Subcontract procurement and administration Valuations, applications for payment & final accounts Cost control, CVRs and forecasting Change control, variations, claims & disputes Risk & opportunity management Commercial reporting and project controls Supporting and developing other commercial team members Looking for: Strong Senior QS / commercial experience Major infrastructure or construction background Strong subcontract and main contract experience Excellent understanding of commercial and contractual processes Experience with NEC / major contract environments If you're available for a new freelance opportunity, or know someone who could be a good fit, drop me a...

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Managing Quantity Surveyor - Freelance Newport Site Visits - Gloucester 6-Month Contract Highways & Bridge Packages NEC3 / NEC4 - Options A & B I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Managing Quantity Surveyor for a 6-month freelance contract, supporting the delivery of major highways and bridge packages. The role will be based in Newport, with regular site visits required in Gloucester. The Role Commercial management of highways and bridge packages Cost control, forecasting and reporting Subcontract management and procurement Valuations, payments, variations and change management Supporting commercial strategy and contractual compliance Working closely with project and delivery teams Managing NEC contractual processes Experience Required Previous experience as an SQS / MQS / Senior Commercial Manager Strong highways, structures, bridges or heavy civils background Good working knowledge of...

Job Title: Senior / Quantity Surveyor (2 Vacancies) Location: Moorgate, London (1 role will shortly transition to lead a project in Bishop's Stortford) Contract Type: Freelance / Outside IR35 (Long term) Day Rate: 350 - 400 per day (Depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate start ideally About the Company: We are working with an established, financially resilient main contractor with an annual turnover approaching 30m and a proven, cash-positive track record spanning 30 years. Led by a senior management team with extensive Tier 1 backgrounds, they bring the knowledge, rigour, and standards of a major contractor to every deliverable. Specialising in main contracting, fit-out, and refurbishment, they pride themselves on quality, collaboration, and commercial transparency. Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline, they are looking for two experienced Quantity Surveyors to join their commercial team. The Roles: There are two immediate openings based...