Freelance QS

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial management of social housing contracts in Birmingham. The successful candidate will handle budgets, manage relationships, and prepare cost reports while mentoring junior team members. This position offers a competitive day rate of £350-£450 and the potential for a permanent role with ongoing project work, making it an excellent opportunity in the social housing sector.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Travel expenses paid

Potential for permanent role

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the Quantity Surveying field.
• Strong background in Social Housing refurbishment or maintenance contracts.
• Experience in mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of social housing contracts.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget.
• Collaborate with operational teams and clients.
• Prepare and manage monthly valuations and cost reports.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team.

Skills

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Excellent commercial awareness

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

• Competitive Day rate
• Possibility of becoming permanent role

About Our Client

Our client is a Tier 1 Contractor with a heavy presence in the Social Housing sector, they are committed to delivering high quality maintenance solutions for housing providers and local authorities with the goal of improving communities.

Job Description

• Lead commercial management of social housing contracts from tender through to final account
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget, with risk effectively managed and opportunities maximised
• Collaborate with operational teams, subcontractors, and clients to maintain relationships
• Prepare and manage monthly valuations, cost reports & forecasting
• Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Strong background in Social Housing - refurbishment or maintenance contracts
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying

What's on Offer

• £350-£450 day rate
• Initial 6 months guaranteed then ongoing work
• Opportunity to oversee exciting projects with Tier 1 Contractor
• Travel expenses paid