Quantity Surveyor - Freelance

Our client is a well-established main contractor operating nationwide, with a strong presence across the South East. Due to an increase in project workload, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a contract basis with an immediate start available.

This role requires a commercially strong QS with broad construction knowledge and experience across demolition and civil engineering packages.

The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account, ensuring financial control and contractual compliance throughout.

You will work closely with operational and commercial teams to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of projects under Design & Build contracts
• Managing demolition and civil engineering packages
• Subcontract procurement and package management
• Preparing and submitting valuations and applications for payment
• Managing variations and change control
• Cost forecasting and CVR reporting
• Assessing subcontractor applications and payments
• Supporting final account negotiations
• Ensuring contractual compliance and risk management

Requirements

• Proven experience working for a main contractor
• Strong knowledge and practical experience administering Design & Build contracts
• Demonstrable experience within demolition and civils packages
• Broad construction background with strong commercial awareness
• Confident communicator, capable of liaising with clients and site teams
• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple workstreams

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QS to secure a strong day rate contract with a reputable main contractor delivering varied and technically demanding projects.

Immediate start available.