Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Reference: QS Tyneside_
Posted: October 19, 2026

* ONGOING M&E & HVAC PROJECTS - JCT & NEC - DAY RATE PAID CIS*

Location: Tyneside

Sectors: Mechanical & Electrical
Freelance: £300 - 400 per day dependant on project
Duration: Long term ongoing

We are hiring for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor for our client for ongoing projects based in Tyneside. Our client work nationally installing air conditioning, HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical. This is ongoing work with many upcoming projects working on both NEC and JCT projects, starting ASAP.

• Take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC projects.
• Manage project costs, budgets and forecasts throughout the full project life cycle.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Identify, value and negotiate variations, change orders and contractual claims.
• Support the procurement and commercial management of subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations and payment certifications.
• Administer and support projects operating under JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate action is taken throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project performance and prepare accurate commercial and cost reports for senior management.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercial requirements are understood and maintained.
• Liaise professionally with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Support the successful commercial close-out of projects, including agreement of final accounts.

• Minimum 4 years previous experience as a QS preferably with M&E.
• Strong knowledge of managing NEC or JCT contracts.
• UK driving licence is preferred.
• Day rate flexible.
• Weekly pay on a Friday paid by CIS.