Project Quantity Surveyor – Freelance
Above-Market Rate | Commercial Refurbishment | West End, London
A leading Central London fit out and refurbishment contractor is looking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to support the existing commercial team on a major West End commercial refurbishment.
This is a technically demanding scheme combining structural reconfiguration with a high-quality Cat B fit-out, delivered within a live Central London environment. The role is offered on an above-market day rate, reflecting the pace, complexity, and volume of commercial change.
You’ll be site-based, reporting into a site Commercial Manager, running subcontractor packages and managing a high volume of variations on a flagship project.
The Role
Project QS role on a major West End commercial refurbishment
• Supporting an established site-based commercial team
• Running and owning subcontractor packages end-to-end
• Managing a high volume of variations and commercial change
• Core duties include procurement, valuations, CVRs, cost reporting and subcontractor accounts
• Working closely with site, design and consultant teams in a live project environment
What they’re looking for
Project-level Quantity Surveyor (or strong Intermediate operating at project level)
• Main contractor background in commercial refurbishment or fit-out
• Confident managing subcontractors and commercial packages day to day
• Strong grasp of JCT contracts and change control
• Organised, calm, and commercially sharp under pressure
The Project
Major West End commercial refurbishment
• Structural alterations alongside high-quality Cat B fit-out works
• Live, constrained Central London site
• High level of design coordination and change management
The Company
The contractor delivers complex commercial refurbishment projects across Central London and is known for:
• Well-run, properly resourced sites
• Clear commercial structure and strong leadership
• Professional, no-nonsense site culture
• Paying top-quartile market rates to secure strong project-level QSs
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed) | (url removed)
No pressure — happy to talk it through.
And if it’s not right for you but you know someone suitable, referrals are always appreciated