Project Quantity Surveyor

Construction, Property and Engineering; Redhill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading UK Volume Housebuilder (Confidential) is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor for an Outside IR35 long-term freelance contract. You will take commercial ownership of major residential developments across Surrey and West Sussex, based at the regional head office with site travel.

You will manage sub-contract packages from procurement to final accounts, maintain tight cost control, run CVRs, and contribute to value engineering opportunities with the Technical

Qualifications

• Volume residential background with major UK housebuilder experience.
• Strong hands-on experience using COINS software.
• Experience across full project lifecycle from groundworks to final accounts.
• Robust understanding of subcontract agreements, risk mitigation and cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Ability to travel to sites across Surrey and West Sussex.

Responsibilities

• Draft detailed tender packages, scope work, analyse returns and issue contract orders.
• Run monthly CVRs, cost forecasts, variance tracking and cash-flow projections on COINS.
• Manage sub-contract interim applications, site measures, variation accounts and final accounts.
• Collaborate with Technical, Site Operations and Buying teams to resolve commercial issues and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure valuation accuracy and track progress against programme.

Skills

Sub-Contract Procurement

Cost Reporting

Valuations & Variations

Commercial Collaboration

Site Visits

COINS usage

Tools

COINS

Job description

Job Title: Project Quantity Surveyor (Outside IR35)

Company: Leading UK Volume Housebuilder (Confidential)

Location: Regional Head Office (Surrey) with site travel across Surrey & West Sussex

Contract Type: Long-Term Freelance Contract (12+ months ongoing)

Status: Outside IR35

Day Rate: Competitive daily rate (negotiable based on experience)

About the Opportunity

A leading national volume housebuilder is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor on an Outside IR35 basis to join their regional commercial team.

Based out of the regional head office, you will take commercial ownership of major residential developments across Surrey and West Sussex. This is a long-term contract suited for an autonomous residential surveyor who can hit the ground running, manage sub-contract packages from procurement through to final accounts, and maintain tight cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Sub-Contract Procurement: Draft detailed tender packages, scope work, analyze competitive returns, negotiate packages, and issue formal contract orders.

• Cost Reporting & CVRs: Run monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost forecasts, variance tracking, and cash-flow projections on COINS.

• Valuations & Variations: Manage sub-contract interim applications, conduct site measures, evaluate variation accounts, and negotiate agreed final accounts.

• Commercial Collaboration: Work closely alongside Technical, Site Operations, and Buying teams to resolve commercial discrepancies and identify value engineering opportunities.

• Site Visits: Conduct regular site visits across developments in Surrey and West Sussex to ensure valuation accuracy and track physical progress against program.

Candidate Profile & Experience

• Volume Residential Background: Proven track record working directly with a major UK volume housebuilder (e.g., Berkeley Group, Taylor Wimpey, Barratt Homes, Vistry Group, or similar tier-one developers).

• Systems Proficiency: Strong, practical hands-on experience using COINS software is essential.

• Full Project Lifecycle: Experience managing timber frame or traditional build developments from groundworks through to completion and final accounts.

• Commercial Acumen: Robust understanding of standard subcontract agreements, risk mitigation, and cost-to-complete forecasting.

• Contractor Compliance: Operating via a valid UK Limited Company (PSC) with relevant commercial insurances.

Engagement Details

• Genuine Outside IR35 determination with clear milestone-driven deliverables.

• Long-term consistency supported by an extensive regional land pipeline.

• Established commercial infrastructure and supportive regional leadership.

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