Overview
Freelance Quantity Surveyor - Southampton
Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Southampton
Contract Length: Initial 6 months
Rate: £400-£450 per day
Engagement: Ltd Company or PAYE only (NO CIS)
About the Project
A well-established regional contractor with a strong presence across the South Coast is looking to bring in a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial side of a £10 million public sector, commercial and leisure refurbishment project in Southampton. The project is entering a key pre-construction and procurement phase, and you'll play a hands-on role in shaping the commercial approach before supporting the scheme as it progresses on site. This is a 6/7-month contract position, with regular site involvement required, alongside hybrid working flexibility depending on workload and project needs.
About the Project
The scheme is a large-scale commercial refurbishment, involving significant pre-construction input, trade procurement, and phased delivery. The project demands strong commercial control, coordination with design and site teams, and clear cost certainty as works progress from pre-con into construction. The scope includes:
* Pre-construction commercial planning and cost control
* Procurement of multiple trade packages
* Refurbishment works within an active commercial environment
* Transition from pre-con into site delivery
Responsibilities
* Lead commercial management of a £10m refurbishment project
* Oversee pre-construction activities, including cost planning and risk management
* Prepare, issue, and manage procurement and trade packages
* Carry out tender analysis, negotiations, and subcontractor appointments
* Manage project budgets, forecasts, and monthly cost reporting
* Control variations, change management, and commercial risk
* Work closely with the Project Manager and site team to support delivery
* Support final account preparation and commercial close-out
About You
* Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a main or regional contractor background
* Proven experience on commercial refurbishment projects (£5m-£15m)
* Strong understanding of pre-construction and procurement processes
* Confident managing subcontractors and commercial negotiations
* Comfortable working site-based, with flexibility for hybrid working
* Practical, organised, and commercially astute
If you'd like to talk this role through, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at the Southampton Hays office for a confidential conversation. 4785990
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