Freelance Quantity Surveyor — Commercial Fit-Out

We Are Footprint; Salford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Footprint is seeking a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team, delivering high-quality fit-out and refurbishment projects across Manchester and the North West. The role requires a commercially astute QS with a background in CAT A and CAT B office fit-outs and workplace refurbishments.

You will manage valuations, final accounts, procurement of subcontractors, and cost reporting while ensuring projects stay within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience.
• Good working knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Experience managing projects from £250k to £5m.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and standard QS software.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of multiple fit-out projects from pre-construction to final account.
• Prepare and submit valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Procure and manage subcontractor packages.
• Assess and negotiate variations.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and cash flow.
• Produce monthly cost reports and CVRs.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget while maintaining commercial performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QS Software

Job description

We Are Footprint is seeking a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team, delivering high-quality fit-out and refurbishment projects across Manchester and the North West. The role requires a commercially astute QS with a background in CAT A and CAT B office fit-outs and workplace refurbishments.

You will manage valuations, final accounts, procurement of subcontractors, and cost reporting while ensuring projects stay within budget.