Quantity Surveyor (QS_5) Southampton, England
Freelance Quantity Surveyor – Southampton
A leading main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major Industrial & Logistics developments across the South Coast region.
Based in Southampton, you will play a key commercial role on large-scale warehouse and distribution projects, working closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors from pre‑construction through to final account.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong pipeline of industrial and logistics work nationwide.
The Role
Reporting into the Commercial Manager, responsibilities will include:
* Full commercial management of Industrial & Logistics projects
* Administration of JCT Design & Build contracts
* Management of both upstream and downstream commercial processes
* Procurement and management of subcontract packages
* Cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs
* Valuations, variations and change management
* Subcontract account management and final accounts
* Liaising with site and project management teams
* Supporting commercial strategy and risk management
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction
* Previous Industrial / Logistics / Warehouse project experience preferred
* Strong understanding of JCT Design & Build contracts
* Experience managing both client-side and subcontractor-side commercial activities
* Ability to operate independently within a live project environment
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
Details
* Freelance / Contract position
* Southampton based
* Long‑term opportunity
* Immediate or short notice start preferred
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