Quantity Surveyor

Freelance Quantity Surveyor – New Build Retail – East Yorkshire

An experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor is required to support a Main Contractor delivering new-build retail developments across the East area. The role will focus on leading subcontract procurement and providing commercial support through the early and delivery stages of the live project.

• Lead the full subcontract procurement process for new-build retail projects, including tender documentation, enquiry issuance, tender analysis, and subcontractor recommendations.
• Negotiate subcontract terms to achieve best value while maintaining programme, quality, and commercial objectives.
• Prepare, agree, and place subcontract orders in accordance with NEC or other relevant forms of contract.
• Manage early subcontractor engagement to mitigate commercial and delivery risk.
• Work closely with project and site teams to ensure procurement strategies align with build programmes and delivery requirements.
• Support commercial reporting, including cost plans, procurement trackers, and cashflow forecasting.

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor procuring subcontract packages for new-build projects within a Main Contractor environment (retail experience preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of NEC or comparable contract forms.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple procurement packages to tight deadlines.

Immediate or short-notice availability is highly desirable