Senior Quantity Surveyor (freelance)

Senior Quantity Surveyor (freelance)

Freelance 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hays

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead commercial and contractual aspects of complex construction projects.
  • Company: Respected main contractor with a strong reputation in the industry.
  • Benefits: Competitive freelance day rate and autonomy in project management.
  • Other info: Immediate start with potential for further work based on performance.
  • Why this job: Make a significant impact on key projects while enjoying flexibility.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor and strong commercial acumen.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

FREELANCE Senior Quantity Surveyor role, Construction, 6 months + £475 Per Day

Your new company: You will be working with a respected main contractor delivering complex projects across the built environment.

Your new role: You will take the lead on all commercial and contractual aspects of the project, ensuring it is closed out efficiently, accurately, and profitably.

Key responsibilities include:

  • This is a freelance role, starting immediately, with a strong expectation of full-time commitment until project completion.

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in main contracting
  • Excellent commercial acumen with a track record of improving project profitability
  • Confident client-facing skills and the ability to manage challenging conversations
  • Ability to take ownership of a project in its final stages and drive it to completion
  • Strong understanding of risk management and contractual frameworks (NEC/JCT)
  • Immediate availability and the ability to hit the ground running

What you’ll get in return:

  • Immediate start on a high-priority project
  • Competitive freelance day rate
  • Autonomy and full commercial control of the project close-out
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on a key scheme
  • Potential for further work depending on performance and pipeline

Senior Quantity Surveyor (freelance) employer: Hays

Join a leading main contractor known for delivering complex projects in the built environment, where your expertise as a Senior Quantity Surveyor will be highly valued. Enjoy a competitive freelance day rate, autonomy in managing project close-outs, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on high-priority schemes, all within a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development. With immediate start options and potential for ongoing work based on performance, this role offers a rewarding experience in a dynamic construction environment.

Hays

Contact Details:

Hays Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Quantity Surveyor (freelance)

Commercial Acumen
Client-Facing Skills
Risk Management
Contractual Frameworks (NEC/JCT)
Project Ownership
Project Close-Out
Negotiation Skills