18 quantity surveyor construction jobs found

3-month contract role - potential to go permanent - City of London - Senior QS required to start ASAP Your new company You'll be joining a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering one of the most exciting £60m+ projects in the City of London. The organisation is known for its strong pre-construction capability and successful track record on complex, high-value schemes. Your new role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role during the project's two-stage pre-construction phase, working under a PCSA. Your responsibilities will focus on: - Procuring multiple work packages (currently underway) - Managing pre-construction and prelim packages - Buying permanent works packages - Supporting commercial strategy and ensuring smooth progression into Stage 2 This is a contract role requiring someone confident to working autonomously within a high-performing commercial team. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you will need: - Strong PCSA experience -...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor - Southampton Freelance Senior Quantity SurveyorLocation: Southampton Contract Length: Initial 6+ months Rate: £400-£450 per day Engagement: Ltd Company or PAYE only (NO CIS) A well-established regional contractor with a strong presence across the South Coast is looking to bring in a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial side of a £10 million public sector, commercial and leisure refurbishment project in Southampton. The project is entering a key pre-construction and procurement phase, and you'll play a hands-on role in shaping the commercial approach before supporting the scheme as it progresses on site. This is a 6/7 -month contract position, with regular site involvement required, alongside hybrid working flexibility depending on workload and project needs. About the ProjectThe scheme is a large-scale commercial refurbishment, involving significant pre-construction input, trade procurement, and phased delivery. The project demands strong...

Quantity Surveyor Location: Bristol RGsetsquare recruitment is working with FM and Construction Companies who are responsible for managing a mixture of reactive and planned maintenance contracts across UK. Salary- 350- 380/day Duration- Long term temp Role overview (summary): We require a Quantity Surveyor to join the team. Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements. Scrutinizing sub contractor estimates and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals. Liaising with the Project team, clients, sub-contractors, and other investors. Preparing reports, contract analysis, budgets, commercial risk assessments, and other documents. Advising managers and clients on improvements and new strategies. Documenting any changes in design and updating budgets. Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders. Routinely producing interim applications/valuations. Site based role. Degree in quantity...

Your new company You will be joining a leading UK infrastructure and construction business, delivering work on a long-term regulated infrastructure programme near Brighton. This multi-year programme offers strong stability and the opportunity to be part of a critical investment project within the utilities sector. The role is based in the Brighton area with a hybrid working pattern. Your new role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of infrastructure projects within a regulated utilities environment. You will be responsible for managing costs, preparing valuations and variations, supporting subcontractor management, and ensuring robust financial control throughout the project lifecycle. This role will initially be offered on a contract basis (inside IR35), with a clear temp-to-perm pathway after approximately 15 weeks, providing an excellent opportunity for longer-term career development. What you'll need to succeed Qualified Quantity...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor Long Term Up to £475 per day (Inside IR35) North Kent Immediate Start Your new company You will be joining a leading UK contractor delivering a major, multidisciplinary civil engineering and infrastructure programme in the South East. The organisation is delivering large-scale asset replacement, deep-civils works, and complex engineering packages within a highly regulated environment. This programme involves significant groundwork, structures, utilities interfaces, and specialist construction operations. Your new role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for commercial management across a range of civil and engineering packages. You will manage subcontractor accounts, oversee variations and change events, maintain cost forecasting and CVRs and ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a QS on major civils, infrastructure, utilities, tunnelling, or energy-related...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor, Location: Near Thetford Initial 3-Month Contract Opportunity to go Permanent Hays are currently working with a well-established subcontractor delivering technical construction packages. They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team on an initial 3-month freelance contract, with a strong opportunity to move into a permanent position should this suit your longer-term career plans.This role is office based near Thetford, with hybrid working available once you are fully up to speed and would suit a QS with proven experience operating within a specialist subcontractor environment. Your New Role You will play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of live projects, managing specialist packages from a commercial perspective. Duties will include: Commercial management of specialist subcontractor works Preparation, submission and agreement of valuations Management of variations and change control Cost reporting, forecasting...

A leading passive fire protection contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team on a freelance basis for 1 year based from their office in East London. The business delivers firestopping, compartmentation, fire door, and wider passive fire protection packages across residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and public sector projects. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee multiple projects. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of several passive fire protection projects, working closely with operational teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered profitably and in line with contractual requirements. Key responsibilities include: Managing the commercial aspects of multiple passive fire protection projects. Preparing and submitting valuations and...

Quantity Surveyor required by the NI Housing Executive to join their team in Craigavon Your new company The services of Hays have been retained by our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE), to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their Asset Management team in Craigavon on an ongoing temporary contract basis. Your new role You will ensure the effective commercial management of Planned Works and Compliance related investment in NIHE properties. You will ensure that works are planned effectively, affordable and delivered to a high standard with minimal defects to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved. This will include: Preparing or assisting in the development of specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and schedule of rates to enable the invitation of tenders and quotations; Providing support for the correct interpretation of contract terms and conditions, ensuring that commercial risk is effectively managed; Ensuring the affordable...

Quantity Surveyor Intern (Summer 2026 Placement) About Ferrovial Construction UK&I Ferrovial Construction is the UK based engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested. We have a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. We design and construct some of the UK and Ireland s most high-profile transport infrastructure projects. We have the strength and depth to deliver complex major projects in-house, drawing on international expertise and full asset lifecycle capability. We provide our clients with cost-effective, value-added solutions and design and build...

Quantity Surveyor intern (Summer 2026 Placement) About Ferrovial Construction UK&I Ferrovial Construction is the UK based engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested. We have a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. We design and construct some of the UK and Ireland s most high-profile transport infrastructure projects. We have the strength and depth to deliver complex major projects in-house, drawing on international expertise and full asset lifecycle capability. We provide our clients with cost-effective, value-added solutions and design and build...

Quantity Surveyor - Freelance - Fit-out Projects - North West Your new company A well-established and fast-growing specialist contractor delivering high-quality commercial and leisure fit-out projects nationwide. With a strong pipeline of secured work and repeat clients, they are seeking an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to support delivery across multiple live projects. (Client name withheld at this stage.) Your new role As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial function across 2-3 concurrent fit-out projects. These schemes are predominantly within the commercial and leisure sectors, requiring a hands-on approach from pre-construction through to final account. Key responsibilities include: Managing project costs from inception to completionPreparation and evaluation of subcontractor packagesBudget control, forecasting and reportingProcurement and commercial management of subcontractorsValuations, variations and final...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor (PQS) required on a part-time basis by a consultancy Your new company The services of Hays have been retained by our client, an established and busy construction consultancy based in Belfast, to recruit a Freelance Quantity Surveyor on a temporary contract / freelance basis to assist with a peak in workload. Your new role Working as part of a larger projects team on x2 retail fit-out projects, you will provide pre-contract QS services to include: Producing estimates, budgets and cost plansPreparing bills of quantities. Work is available immediately for an experienced individual who can provide freelance support. What you'll need to succeed You will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor (PQS) with a demonstrable track record of providing cost management input on building projects as outlined above. You will be self-motivated and able to work independently, largely managing your own workload. What you'll get in return A competitive hourly rate is...

My high profile tier one construction and civil engineering client is looking for an senior quantity surveyor to join their flagship rail project in Greater Manchester. Candidate Responsibilities: Deliver accurate commercial reporting and forecasting in line with agreed timescales and profitability targets. Ensure contract cost, quality, time, and value objectives are achieved. Manage subcontractor accounts end-to-end, including procurement, valuations, variations, payments, and final accounts. Ensure subcontractor payments and commercial matters are managed fairly and in accordance with contract terms. Identify, measure and price change. Maintain accurate commercial data within project management systems and reporting tools. Ensure full compliance with contractual requirements, business processes, and governance standards. Build effective working relationships with Delivery, Operations and Supply Chain teams to support customer and operational objectives....

Quantity Surveyor Immediate Start Freelance £400-500 per day Water Sector Brighton Your new company You will be joining a leading UK infrastructure and construction business, delivering work on a long-term regulated infrastructure programme near Brighton. This multi-year programme offers strong stability and the opportunity to be part of a critical investment project within the utilities sector. The role is based in the Brighton area with a hybrid working pattern. Your new role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of infrastructure projects within a regulated utilities environment. You will be responsible for managing costs, preparing valuations and variations, supporting subcontractor management, and ensuring robust financial control throughout the project lifecycle. This role will initially be offered on a contract basis (inside IR35), with a clear temp-to-perm pathway after approximately 15 weeks, providing an excellent opportunity for...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Data Centre Projects Contract Up to £500 per day Remote We are currently supporting a growing contractor operating within the data centre and mission critical sector who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support major projects through the pre-construction phase. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing business delivering technically complex projects across the UK and Europe within one of the busiest sectors in construction. The Role The successful candidate will provide commercial support across early-stage works packages including: Groundworks Cladding / Building Envelope Enabling Works CSA Packages Early Procurement & Pre-Construction Activities You will work closely with operational and commercial teams supporting procurement strategy, package tendering, cost planning and commercial management through the early stages of delivery. Requirements We are keen to speak with candidates...

Junior Quantity Surveyor Required for NI Fit Out Contractor Your new company Hays Construction are pleased to be working with a growing client who have made their mark on the NI construction industry over the past year. Originating in Co. Tyrone, this firm is enduring a period of growth, securing work with key clients in the healthcare, commercial, retail and residential sectors and earning healthy levels of repeat business. This company can call upon a management team of 25+ years' experience within the Fit-Out industry, across the UK, Ireland and further afield. This company provides expert interior solutions, combining a deep understanding of interior design, joinery and good eye-for-detail to meet and exceed client expectations. This company now seeks the services of a Junior Quantity Surveyor on a freelance basis, with flexibility for both full-time and part-time roles. Your new role You will assist in the commercial management of interior fit out projects from tender...

Interim Building Control Surveyor - Class 2, Local Authority London, £400 - 450 p/day Umbrella Your new company Are you an experienced Building Control professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're seeking Building Control Surveyors, who are registered at Class 2 as a minimum, to join a progressive, forward-thinking Building Control team that plays a key role in ensuring safe, compliant and sustainable development within the local area. Your new role As a Building Control Surveyor, you will be responsible for assessing Building Regulation applications, inspecting building works on site, and providing expert advice to a range of stakeholders. You will play an important part in maintaining high standards of construction, supporting safe communities, and upholding statutory compliance across a wide range of projects. Key Responsibilities Assess Full Plans submissions, Building Notices and Regularisation Applications for compliance with Building...

Building Surveyor (3 month contract) Up to £28.90/hour DOE Cardiff Your new company A large NHS Health Board delivering a wide range of acute and community services across multiple sites. The organisation is undergoing ongoing estate development and investment, supporting the delivery of frontline healthcare services. Your new role You will join the estate's team on an initial 3-month contract (with a strong likelihood of extension), supporting the design, alteration and delivery of projects across the estate. Key responsibilities include: Developing design schemes from brief through to detailed stage Producing and updating technical drawings (Revit preferred) Supervising and monitoring works on site to ensure quality and compliance. Liaising with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders Ensuring all works meet statutory, safety and NHS standards Supporting approvals including planning, building control and fire compliance Maintaining and updating...