Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Special Projects Team on a freelance basis, focusing on legacy schemes and high-profile remediation works.

This role will play a pivotal part in supporting the recovery and resolution of building safety issues in accordance with the Building Safety Regulations. The successful candidate will take the commercial lead across a portfolio of legacy projects, identifying and addressing defects and compliance matters to ensure safe outcomes and long-term solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage cost control, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple legacy schemes
• Support remedial works and ensure financial oversight of corrective actions
• Work closely with legal and technical teams on adjudication and recovery matters
• Provide commercial leadership and risk management on all aspects of legacy project delivery
• Ensure compliance with Building Safety Regulations and broader industry standards

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in legacy or defect-related construction projects
• Strong understanding of recovery processes and experience supporting adjudication or dispute resolution
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Self-motivated, organised, and confident working independently
• MRICS or equivalent (desirable, not essential)

This is an immediate start opportunity with excellent rates on offer, based in Brentwood.

Ref: 4362JR

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Brentwood

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

13-06-2026

Profession type

Technical

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