Quantity Surveyor

Avocet recruitment ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading PLC House Builder seeks a Freelance Quantity Surveyor for a residential development in Watford, focusing on cost management and commercial reporting. The successful candidate will manage budgeting, valuations, and subcontractor packages while ensuring compliance with standards. This role offers a competitive day rate with an immediate start and the potential for extension beyond January. Ideal for those with residential experience and strong commercial acumen.

Benefits

Competitive freelance day rate

Immediate start

Potential for extension

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential/housebuilding.
• Background with PLC developers highly advantageous.
• Ability to work autonomously and commit until at least the end of January.

Responsibilities

• Managing cost control and budgeting throughout the project.
• Preparing and reviewing valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.

Skills

Experience as Quantity Surveyor

Commercial acumen

Understanding of NEC/JCT contracts

Job description

Freelance Quantity Surveyor - Immediate Start

Location: Watford

Contract: Freelance | Until end of February 2026 (potential for extension)

Company: Leading PLC House Builder

We are currently partnering with a well-established PLC house builder who are urgently seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a live residential development in Watford.

The Role

You will be responsible for overseeing commercial and cost‑management duties across the site, ensuring financial control, accurate reporting, and smooth delivery of the project. You’ll work closely with the site and commercial teams to manage subcontractor packages, valuations, variations, and overall commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing cost control and budgeting throughout the project
• Preparing and reviewing valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages
• Providing accurate commercial reporting and forecasting
• Ensuring compliance with company and industry standards

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential / housebuilding
• Background with PLC developers highly advantageous
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of NEC/JCT contracts
• Ability to work autonomously and hit the ground running
• Available to start immediately and commit until at least the end of January

What’s on Offer

• Competitive freelance day rate
• Immediate start on a major residential development
• Potential for the role to extend beyond January

If you’re an experienced QS ready for your next freelance assignment, please apply with your updated CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation