Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Construction; Poole; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Quantity Surveyor (Freelance) for a major redevelopment project in Poole, commencing in March 2026. The role requires managing cost control, documentation, and daily commercial activities on site. Responsibilities include preparing cost reports, verifying subcontractor progress, and supporting procurement. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience in stakeholder management. This project offers a chance to work on a high-profile scheme with significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in cost management and documentation.
• Experience in managing subcontractor packages.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary on-site commercial representative.
• Prepare cost reports and variation logs.
• Oversee on-site measurements and valuations.

Skills

Cost control

Documentation management

Stakeholder coordination

Valuation

Change management

Job description

Job title : Quantity Surveyor (Freelance)

Location : Poole, Dorset

Expected Start Date : March 2026

About the Project

We are commencing a major £35m commercial‑to‑residential redevelopment project in Poole, scheduled to begin in March 2026 and run for approximately 3 years. This is a high‑profile conversion scheme with complex phasing, stakeholder coordination, and significant procurement and cost‑management responsibilities.

Role Overview

The Quantity Surveyor will manage day‑to‑day commercial activity, ensuring accurate cost control, robust documentation, and smooth communication with the Senior Project QS and the wider project team. You’ll be the commercial presence on site each day, responsible for gathering data, validating valuations, monitoring progress, and supporting procurement and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary on‑site commercial representative, feeding all reports, measurements, and updates into the Senior Project QS.
• Prepare cost reports, weekly variation logs and commercial updates.
• Undertake on‑site measurement, valuation of works, and verification of subcontractor progress.
• Manage subcontract packages and variation accounts.
• Monitoring and reconciling materials on site.
• Support change management, ensuring…