Freelance Quantity Surveyor
21 days ago
Southampton
Freelance Quantity Surveyor - Southampton Freelance Senior Quantity SurveyorLocation: Southampton Contract Length: Initial 6+ months Rate: £400-£450 per day Engagement: Ltd Company or PAYE only (NO CIS) 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 ProjectThe 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