Quantity Surveyor in London Area

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Freelance

Freelance, Rolling Contract - up to £350/day

Experienced as a Quantity Surveyor but looking for a new role? Or maybe a move into a contract role sounds enticing? My established main contractor is actively looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, specifically focused on remediation and recladding schemes.

This is a freelance opportunity offering a rolling contract, with the chance to work on a growing portfolio of high-rise residential and mixed-use projects. The successful candidate will play a key role from tender stage through to final account, ensuring commercial control across all aspects of delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of recladding and remediation projects, from procurement through to final account
• Prepare and submit accurate cost plans, budgets, valuations, and forecasts
• Work closely with the design and project teams to understand scope and ensure accurate pricing
• Support with tender and bid submissions, including subcontractor enquiries and package analysis
• Assess, appoint and manage subcontractor packages, ensuring compliance with project specs and timescales
• Identify and manage risks and variations throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Ensure all project costs are tracked and reported in line with internal processes
• Work closely with legal and client-side teams to support collateral warranties, insurance requirements and contractual compliance

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a main contractor
• Strong commercial background in recladding, façade or remediation schemes - desirable
• Proven ability to manage costs, change, and contract compliance on complex external works
• Sound knowledge of JCT contracts, with the ability to administer and negotiate commercial terms
• Familiar with the technical and compliance challenges surrounding Building Safety and cladding replacements
• Detail-oriented, with strong communication and negotiation skills

Benefits

• Freelance role with ongoing, long-term opportunities.
• Work on high-profile fire remediation projects across London.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor in the residential sector.
• Strong pipeline of work - opportunity for a permanent position

Apply now to be considered for this role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English