Freelance Quantity Surveyor

  • EA Associates
  • Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Dec 01, 2025
Contract Construction Quantity Surveyor Management

Job Description

We re supporting a respected organisation in their search for an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor. This role offers the chance to provide broad commercial support across a varied portfolio of residential and commercial projects, while also contributing expertise to more complex commercial matters when required.

The Role:
You will work across the full spectrum of commercial duties, including cost management, contract administration, reporting, and supporting project teams with day-to-day commercial delivery. Additionally, you will assist with loss and expense claims, particularly where cases require detailed analysis and structured commercial reasoning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage core QS duties across residential and commercial projects

  • Support cost planning, forecasting, and commercial reporting

  • Review contract terms and ensure compliance with project requirements

  • Work with operational teams to gather and validate project data

  • Contribute to the preparation of loss and expense claims, including complex elements when needed

  • Assist in maintaining strong commercial governance and risk management

What We re Looking For:

  • Solid experience as a Quantity Surveyor across residential and/or commercial project delivery

  • Exposure to loss and expense work, with the ability to handle more complex aspects where required

  • Strong understanding of standard forms of contract (NEC/JCT desirable)

  • Confident communicator with strong analytical and written skills

  • Able to work independently in a freelance capacity

Contract Details:

  • Freelance contract

  • Competitive day rate

  • Flexible hybrid/remote working options

If you re a well-rounded QS seeking a varied freelance role with the opportunity to work across both residential and commercial projects while applying your expertise to more complex commercial matters we d be keen to speak with you.