Freelance Quantity Surveyor – Construction Commercial Lead

Fawkes & Reece Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking a freelance Quantity Surveyor to join its Ashford commercial team. You will support procurement, cost planning and contractual processes for varied construction projects, working with project managers, subcontractors and supply chain partners.

The role focuses on cost control, valuations, CVR, and cost reporting across multiple sectors, with a path to progression within a well-established contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Surveyor within main contracting or general construction.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Health & Safety, and commercial construction practices.
• Relevant construction or commercial qualification (e.g., CIOB, RICS).
• Strong stakeholder management with internal teams, clients and subcontractors.
• IT literate, ideally with experience using COINS, Asta or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and quantify materials, labour and subcontractor requirements for projects.
• Support procurement and subcontractor appointment processes while ensuring compliance with commercial procedures.
• Collaborate with project managers and site teams to ensure cost efficiency and viability.
• Monitor and report on project costs, variations and site valuations; manage CVR and cost-to-complete forecasts.

Skills

Cost control

Procurement

Contract administration

Cost reporting

Valuations

Education

CIOB or RICS qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

COINS

Asta

Job description

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking a freelance Quantity Surveyor to join its Ashford commercial team. You will support procurement, cost planning and contractual processes for varied construction projects, working with project managers, subcontractors and supply chain partners.

The role focuses on cost control, valuations, CVR, and cost reporting across multiple sectors, with a path to progression within a well-established contractor.