Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece Group; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking a Freelance Quantity Surveyor for ongoing Hull-based HVAC and M&E projects. You will take commercial responsibility for project costs, valuations, and final accounts, while coordinating with subcontractors and clients on NEC/JCT contracts.

Applicants should have a minimum of 4 years as a QS, preferably with M&E experience, and hold a valid UK driving licence. Day rate is flexible, with weekly CIS payments on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably in M&E.
• Strong knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts.
• UK driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC projects.
• Manage project costs, budgets and forecasts throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Identify, value and negotiate variations, change orders and contractual claims.
• Support the procurement and commercial management of subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations and payment certifications.
• Administer and support projects operating under JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate action is taken throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project performance and prepare accurate commercial and cost reports for senior management.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercial requirements are understood and maintained.
• Liaise professionally with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Support the successful commercial close-out of projects, including agreement of final accounts.

Skills

Contract management

NEC/JCT contracts

Budgeting

Cost reporting

Valuations

Subcontractor management

Job description

Location: Kingston Upon Hull
Salary: £300.00- £400.00 per Day
Contract: Contract
Type: Full Time

Reference: QS Hull_1792403953
Posted: October 19, 2026

*ONGOING M&E & HVAC PROJECTS - JCT & NEC - DAY RATE PAID CIS*

Location: Hull

Sectors: Mechanical & Electrical
Freelance: £300 - 400 per day dependant on project
Duration: Long term ongoing

We are hiring for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor for our client for ongoing projects based in Hull. Our client work nationally installing air conditioning, HVAC, refigeration, and electrical. This is ongoing work with many upcoming projects working on both NEC and JCT projects, starting ASAP.

Responsibilities of the Freelance Quantity Surveyor:

• Take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC projects.
• Manage project costs, budgets and forecasts throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Identify, value and negotiate variations, change orders and contractual claims.
• Support the procurement and commercial management of subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations and payment certifications.
• Administer and support projects operating under JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate action is taken throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project performance and prepare accurate commercial and cost reports for senior management.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercial requirements are understood and maintained.
• Liaise professionally with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Support the successful commercial close-out of projects, including agreement of final accounts.

Requirements for the Freelance Quantity Surveyor:

• Minimum 4 years previous experience as a QS prerably with M&E.
• Strong knowledge of managing NEC or JCT contracts.
• UK driving licence is preferred.
• Day rate flexible.
• Weekly pay on a Friday paid by CIS.