Senior Quantity Surveyor - Freelance

Kenna Recruitment Ltd; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent property developer in the UK is looking for an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage multiple residential and mixed-use projects. This contract role offers a competitive day rate and the chance to work on prestigious developments across Surrey and the South East. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in quantity surveying, managing costs and contracts for high-quality schemes. The position supports flexible working arrangements and potential long-term engagements.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Flexible working arrangements

Long-term contract potential

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in quantity surveying roles.
• Strong background in residential and mixed-use development.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management from feasibility to final account.
• Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Manage procurement processes and contract negotiations.

Skills

5+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Strong background in residential and mixed-use development

Excellent analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – Surrey

📍 Surrey

🏢 Residential & Mixed-Use Developer

💼 Contract / Freelance

💰 Competitive Day Rate (Outside IR35) + Long-Term Pipeline

A well-established and forward-thinking Surrey-based property developer is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support multiple residential and mixed-use schemes across Surrey and the South East.

This contract role offers the opportunity to take responsibility for end-to-end commercial management while working flexibly within a dynamic development team. With a strong pipeline of current and upcoming schemes, there is potential for long-term, ongoing work.

The Role

As a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee the commercial and financial delivery of several live projects, working alongside the in-house development, design, and delivery teams. You will lead cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and commercial reporting to ensure each scheme is delivered efficiently, profitably, and to the highest standard.

This position is ideal for an experienced QS seeking a long-term freelance assignment with a reputable developer and exposure to high-quality, community-led schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management across live projects from feasibility to final account
• Prepare, update, and manage cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts
• Manage procurement processes, tendering, and contract negotiations
• Oversee valuations, variations, and final account agreements
• Provide clear and accurate commercial reporting to senior leadership
• Identify value engineering opportunities and support risk mitigation
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery

About You

• 5+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor (developer, contractor, or consultancy)
• Strong background in residential and mixed-use development
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent schemes
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar (RICS desirable but not essential)
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Highly organised, proactive, and commercially focused
• Comfortable working on a freelance / contractor basis (ideally Outside IR35)

What We Offer

• Competitive day rate (Outside IR35)
• Flexible working arrangement with hybrid options
• Potential for long-term, ongoing contract work
• Opportunity to work on prestigious developments across Surrey & the South East
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Involvement across the full development lifecycle