Quantity Surveyor

Salter Grange; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned construction recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor for a short-term freelance contract in West London. This site-based role requires close collaboration with subcontractors and project teams, managing variations on a live project. Strong experience as an Assistant QS or Project QS, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines are essential. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for professionals who thrive in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant QS, Junior QS or Project QS in a site based role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage variation records.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with subcontractors and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Be based full time on site (with occasional visits to head office).
• Identify works from the discovery schedule.
• Physically measure on site and prepare quantities, scoping documents, and assess programme impacts.
• Collate subcontractor costs and prepare Change Requests for EA instruction.
• Instruct subcontractors to proceed with approved works.
• Maintain accurate records of works undertaken for each variation including timesheets, materials, operatives, tools, and plant.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Independence

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location : West London

Contract type / length : Freelance / 3-6 months

Salter Grange are currently recruiting for a site based Quantity Surveyor to join an established main contractor to support the team in preparing and managing variations on a live project. This is a fantastic short-term opportunity for a proactive professional who thrives in a site environment and enjoys working closely with subcontractors and project teams.

Role responsibilities

• Be based full time on site (with occasional visits to head office)
• Identify works from the discovery schedule
• Physically measure on site and prepare quantities, scoping documents, and assess programme impacts
• Collate subcontractor costs and prepare Change Requests for EA instruction
• Instruct subcontractors to proceed with approved works
• Maintain accurate records of works undertaken for each variation including timesheets, materials, operatives, tools, and plant

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Assistant QS, Junior QS or Project QS in a site based role
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage variation records
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with subcontractors and project stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and deliver under tight deadlines

To be considered for this opportunity, or any other we may have available, please apply now with your most up to date CV.