Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Posted 1 week ago by Linear Recruitment Ltd

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Leeds

Summary: The role of Freelance Quantity Surveyor involves managing costs and budgets for a high-rise residential and mixed-use development project in Leeds. The position requires a commercially focused professional with experience in large-scale urban projects to ensure effective delivery and compliance with contracts. The role is ongoing and offers a competitive day rate. Immediate availability is preferred for this position.

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)

Key Skills:

  • 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

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Leeds

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

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