Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor

V7 Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor in Leeds to support large-scale construction projects during the PCSA stage. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial management, cost control, and contract administration. Key responsibilities include identifying and managing risks, pricing work packages, and collaborating with senior stakeholders. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to add value from day one. The position is set to start in February 2026 and may extend to December 2026.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working on projects during the PCSA stage.
• Proven experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial management and cost control.
• Experience with package pricing, procurement, and contract administration.
• Ability to identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and commercial leads.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the project during the PCSA stage.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Price work packages across the project.
• Work closely with the Commercial Lead on contract matters.

Skills

Experience during the PCSA stage

Background in large-scale construction projects

Commercial management and cost control

Package pricing

Contract administration

Risk management

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – Leeds

Rate: Negotiable

Start Date: February 2026

End Date: September 2026 (with a possible extension to December 2026)

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the project during the PCSA stage
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Pricing work packages across the project
• Working closely with the Commercial Lead on contract matters

Ideal Candidate

• Will have extensive experience working on projects during the PCSA stage
• Proven background working on large-scale construction projects
• Strong understanding of commercial management and cost control
• Experience with package pricing, procurement, and contract administration
• Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities
• Confident working closely with senior stakeholders and commercial leads
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Able to work independently in a freelance capacity and add value from day one

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.

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