Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Freelance Quantity Surveyor in Southampton (SO14) | Hays Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior Quantity Surveyor - Winchester ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Winchester (SO21) £50000 - £70000 per annum + pension, private healthcare, bonus 1 month ago Head of Estimating / Senior Estimator One Way Resourcing Limited Totton, Southampton (SO40) Up to £80,000 per annum + Package 4 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP) Skanska South East Competitive 2 days ago Quantity Surveyor One Way Resourcing Limited Calmore, Southampton (SO40) Up to £60,000 per annum + Package 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor Fawkes & Reece Southampton (SO14) £55000 - £60000 per annum + Package 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor Caralex Recruitment Limited Springbourne, Bournemouth (BH1), BH8 £65,000 + Full benefits package + Bonus 3 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Vistry Group Whyteleafe (CR3) Negotiable 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Bennett and Game Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7PD £45000 - £65000 per annum + Hybrid, Bonus 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor Fawkes & Reece Reading (RG1) £55000 - £65000 per annum + Package 1 month ago Estimator/Senior Estimator Bennett and Game Fareham (PO15) £55000 - £80000 per annum + Hybrid, Pension, Bonus 1 month ago Senior Quantity Surveyor - Winchester ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Winchester (SO21) £50000 - £70000 per annum + pension, private healthcare, bonus 1 month ago Head of Estimating / Senior Estimator One Way Resourcing Limited Totton, Southampton (SO40) Up to £80,000 per annum + Package 4 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP) Skanska South East Competitive 2 days ago Quantity Surveyor One Way Resourcing Limited Calmore, Southampton (SO40) Up to £60,000 per annum + Package 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor Fawkes & Reece Southampton (SO14) £55000 - £60000 per annum + Package 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor Caralex Recruitment Limited Springbourne, Bournemouth (BH1), BH8 £65,000 + Full benefits package + Bonus 3 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Vistry Group Whyteleafe (CR3) Negotiable 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Bennett and Game Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7PD £45000 - £65000 per annum + Hybrid, Bonus 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor Fawkes & Reece Reading (RG1) £55000 - £65000 per annum + Package 1 month ago Estimator/Senior Estimator Bennett and Game Fareham (PO15) £55000 - £80000 per annum + Hybrid, Pension, Bonus 1 month ago Freelance Quantity Surveyor Hays Southampton (SO14) Temporary Published: 6 days ago £400.0 - £450.0 per day + £400 to £450 Freelance Quantity Surveyor Hays Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor - Southampton Senior Quantity Surveyor - Southampton Contract Duration: 12 Months Location: Southampton / South Coast Project Value: £10 Million Sector: Commercial Refurbishment Working Pattern: Site-Based with Hybrid Flexibility 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 12-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. 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By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk Similar Freelance Quantity Surveyor Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Senior Quantity Surveyor - Winchester ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Winchester (SO21) £50000 - £70000 per annum + pension, private healthcare, bonus 1 month ago Head of Estimating / Senior Estimator One Way Resourcing Limited Totton, Southampton (SO40) Up to £80,000 per annum + Package 4 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP) Skanska South East Competitive 2 days ago Quantity Surveyor One Way Resourcing Limited Calmore, Southampton (SO40) Up to £60,000 per annum + Package 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor Fawkes & Reece Southampton (SO14) £55000 - £60000 per annum + Package 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor Caralex Recruitment Limited Springbourne, Bournemouth (BH1), BH8 £65,000 + Full benefits package + Bonus 3 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Vistry Group Whyteleafe (CR3) Negotiable 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Bennett and Game Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7PD £45000 - £65000 per annum + Hybrid, Bonus 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor Fawkes & Reece Reading (RG1) £55000 - £65000 per annum + Package 1 month ago Estimator/Senior Estimator Bennett and Game Fareham (PO15) £55000 - £80000 per annum + Hybrid, Pension, Bonus 1 month ago Construction jobs Construction jobs in Southampton Quantity Surveying jobs Quantity Surveying jobs in Southampton Jobs in Southampton Totaljobs About us Work for us Media centre Partners Jobseeker Jobs Jobseeker login Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiter Courses Advertise a job Recruiter login Contact us – recruiters Recruiter advice Recruit internationally Let's connect Apps Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Compliance Accessibility The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026