Quantity Surveyor

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd in Central Scotland is seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team on a contract basis. The role covers projects from inception to completion with hybrid/flexible working.

You will prepare estimates, cost plans and budgets, assist with procurement, manage tender processes, monitor costs and advise stakeholders. A degree in Quantity Surveying and proven multi-project experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Strong quantity surveying experience within construction, consultancy or property environments.
• Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Good understanding of traditional and design & build contracts (JCT, SBCC, NEC).
• Strong commercial awareness and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing commercial support from project inception through to completion.
• Producing estimates, cost plans and budget forecasts.
• Assisting with procurement and contract selection.
• Preparing and administering contract documentation.
• Managing tender processes and evaluating submissions.
• Monitoring project costs, cash flow and commercial performance.
• Assessing variations, claims and final accounts.
• Providing commercial advice to project stakeholders.

Skills

QS degree

Contract types

Multi-project management

Commercial awareness

Driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Location: Central Scotland (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)

Rate: £35 - £45 per hour

Contract: Freelance / Contract

A well-established organisation with a significant programme of construction, refurbishment and capital works projects is seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support its commercial team on a contract basis.

The Role

Working across a varied portfolio of construction projects, you will be responsible for providing commercial and contractual support from project inception through to completion.

Key duties include:

• Producing estimates, cost plans and budget forecasts.
• Assisting with procurement and contract selection.
• Preparing and administering contract documentation.
• Managing tender processes and evaluating submissions.
• Monitoring project costs, cash flow and commercial performance.
• Assessing variations, claims and final accounts.
• Providing commercial advice to project stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Strong quantity surveying experience within construction, consultancy or property environments.
• Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Good understanding of traditional and design & build contracts, including JCT, SBCC and NEC forms.
• Strong commercial awareness and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What's on Offer?

• £35-£45 per hour depending on experience.
• Long-term freelance opportunity.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to a broad range of construction and capital projects.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced commercial and project delivery team.