Freelance Quantity Surveyor – High-Rise Project | Leeds
Location: Leeds, UK
Project: High-Rise Residential/Mixed-Use Development
Contract Type: Freelance
Day Rate: Competitive
Duration: Ongoing
We’re currently seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a flagship high-rise development project in central Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused QS with strong high-rise or large-scale urban project experience to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic delivery environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Cost management throughout all project phases
Preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, and cashflows
Subcontractor procurement and package management
Interim valuations, payments, and cost reporting
Managing variations and change control
Liaising with the project team, consultants, and client representatives
Ensuring contract compliance (JCT or NEC)
Requirements:
Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role on high-rise or major construction projects
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of construction contracts
Proficiency with relevant cost management tools (e.g., Excel, CostX, CATO)
Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
Immediate availability preferred