Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Surrey | Education | New Build | Freelance

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering a major new-build school project in Surrey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong QS with main contractor experience who is looking for a long-term freelance position working on a high-quality education development.

Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor and wider commercial team, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of key subcontractor packages throughout the project lifecycle.

• Managing subcontract packages from procurement through to final account
• Preparing and analysing tenders
• Negotiating and placing subcontracts
• Managing subcontractor valuations and payments
• Cost reporting and forecasting
• Managing variations and commercial changes
• Monitoring project costs against budget
• Managing subcontractor accounts and final accounts
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks
• Working closely with the site, design and project management teams
• Supporting monthly commercial reporting and project reviews

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor with strong main contractor experience, ideally with a background in education, public sector, residential, commercial or other major new-build projects.

• Proven experience working for a main contractor
• Strong subcontract procurement and management experience
• Experience managing multiple packages through to final account
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial procedures
• Strong experience with valuations, variations and cost reporting
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously while being part of a wider commercial team
• Previous experience on projects of £20m+ would be advantageous