Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Freelance Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Main Contractor Experience Essential Milton Keynes (Office Based)

Our client, a successful and growing Main Contractor, is seeking an experienced Contract Quantity Surveyor to join their Milton Keynes office on a contract basis.

Due to a high volume of live and upcoming opportunities, they require additional commercial support to assist with the preparation and submission of multiple construction tenders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working within a fast-paced pre-construction environment and can provide immediate value to a busy commercial team.

The Role

Working closely with the Commercial Director, Estimators, and Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in supporting the tendering process across a variety of construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications, and contract requirements

* Producing take-offs and assisting with cost planning

* Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations

* Supporting the preparation of competitive and commercially sound tender submissions

* Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions

* Assisting with pricing reviews and tender adjudications

* Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal stakeholders

* Supporting the smooth handover of successful bids into project delivery teams

* Working across multiple tenders simultaneously to meet submission deadlines

You will be...

* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry

* Previous experience working for a Main Contractor is essential

* Strong understanding of the tendering and pre-construction process

* Experience pricing a range of construction projects

* Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail

* Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a busy environment

* Strong communication and negotiation skills

* Available immediately or at short notice preferred

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong Main Contractor background and a proven ability to support tender submissions, we'd like to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed