Quantity Surveyor Freelance

  • Michael Taylor Search & Selection
  • 12/02/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Freelance Quantity Surveyor Commercial Fit-Out

Location: Central London

Rate: £350 - £440 per day (DOE)

Start: Immediate

Contract: Initially 6 months likely extension (project runs through to Summer 2027)

A well-established commercial construction and fit-out contractor is delivering a £60m CAT A / CAT B office cut-and-carve project in Central London and is seeking an experienced freelance Project level Quantity Surveyor to join the on-site commercial team.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, with day-to-day support from the site team, your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account
  • Designing and pricing discovered variations on site, including structural alterations and additional client requirements
  • Administering variations and managing a high volume of change
  • Preparing valuations, cost reports, and forecasts
  • Assisting with CVRs and commercial reporting
  • Supporting the site team on a live, fast-paced project

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a project Quantity Surveyor on similar schemes
  • Strong technical knowledge of commercial fit-outs, structural facades, and office CAT A / B projects
  • Experience managing subcontractors and commercial processes independently
  • Ability to work on large-scale design-and-build projects (£60m+), handling complex site discoveries
  • Confident operating on live, fast-paced construction sites

What s on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate of £350 £450 (DOE)
  • Opportunity to work with an established contractor on a flagship Central London scheme
  • Immediate start available
  • Initial 6-month contract with a likely extension

Application

Please send your CV as soon as possible for consideration. Interviews are expected to take place next week.