Candidate required: Freelance Quantity Surveyor
Job Type: Freelance
Start date: February
Industry: Construction Professionals
Location: Southampton
Salary & package dependant on experience: £DOE
The role & about the client:
ITS Building People are recruiting on behalf of a successful and well-established construction company for a skilled and reliable Freelance Quantity Surveyor. This company is dealing with an upcoming main contracting project and this candidate will work with the Commercial Director procuring for an upcoming project. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, a strong work ethic and ability to work independently as well as a team. This is for a freelance contract over 2-3 months.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Procurement of subcontractors and materials, including negotiation, appointment, and contract administration
Preparation and management of subcontract packages, valuations, and payment certifications
Early cost control, forecasting, and reporting against project budgets
Producing accurate tender pricing, take-offs, and subcontractor comparisons
Valuing works, preparing interim applications, and managing payments
Assessing variations, change control, and final account negotiations
Monitoring project costs and reporting on commercial performance
Supporting project teams with contractual and commercial advice
Ensuring compliance with contract conditions and commercial procedures
Liaising with clients, consultants, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle
Work well independently as well as with colleagues.
Assessment and agreement of variations and change control
Management of subcontractor payments, and final accounts
Liaison with design team, delivery team and clients to maintain commercial compliance
Ensuring contractual and financial risk is identified and managed The ideal candidate will have/be:
Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor on relevant sized projects
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge across the full project lifecycle
Confident managing costs, valuations, variations, and final accounts independently
Experienced in procurement and subcontractor commercial management
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and reporting skills
Able to work autonomously while integrating effectively with site and project teams
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Proficient with industry-standard commercial and reporting tools How to apply:
Please send an up-to-date CV in strict confidence.
Equal Opportunities:
The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants and are committed to an inclusive environment for all