Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Thomas Gray Ltd; Winchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Gray Ltd in Winchester is seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a residential developer on an initial three-month contract, with potential to extend. The role blends commercial management of new-build residential projects with supplier negotiations, material purchasing and budget control to keep programmes on track.

You will manage subcontractor procurement and payments, prepare cost reports and valuations, and address variations and commercial risks in a

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience on new-build residential developments.
• Experience with procurement and material buying is advantageous.
• Ability to own and contribute across commercial and procurement tasks.

Responsibilities

• Managing subcontractor procurement, accounts and payments.
• Preparing cost reports, valuations and financial forecasts.
• Managing variations, commercial risks and project budgets.
• Assisting with material purchasing, supplier negotiations and scheduling deliveries in line with site requirements.
• Working closely with site teams to support delivery against programme and budget.

Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Residential developments

Procurement & supplier negotiations

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a residential developer in Winchester for an initial three-month contract, with the potential to extend. The role will combine commercial management of new-build residential developments with support on buying and procurement. This would suit a commercially strong Surveyor who is also comfortable sourcing materials, liaising with suppliers and negotiating competitive terms.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing subcontractor procurement, accounts and payments.
• Preparing cost reports, valuations and financial forecasts.
• Managing variations, commercial risks and project budgets.
• Assisting with material purchasing, supplier negotiations and scheduling deliveries in line with site requirements.
• Working closely with site teams to support delivery against programme and budget.

You must have proven experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor level on new-build residential developments, with a clear understanding of the complexities and pace of delivery. Previous involvement in buying or material procurement would be a strong advantage, alongside the ability to take ownership and contribute across both areas.

Competitive rates are available, dependent on experience, and the assignment can be offered outside IR35, subject to assessment