Senior Quantity Surveyor - Freelance (Residential)

O'Neill & Brennan - Taunton; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Neill & Brennan are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor to support two live residential developments in the Cotswolds region. You will take commercial responsibility across Wiltshire and Oxfordshire, with site-based work 2–3 days per week from our Cheltenham area office.

You will lead a small team including junior/assistant QS, ensuring cost control, procurement, and reporting across projects.

Qualifications

• Strong background in residential development/housebuilding.
• Experience operating at Senior QS or Managing QS level.
• Able to oversee live schemes with minimal handholding.
• Experience supervising junior QS personnel.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of two live residential developments
• Subcontractor procurement, management and account administration
• Cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs
• Valuations, variations and payments
• Managing and closing subcontractor accounts
• Working closely with site, technical and commercial teams
• Supporting and overseeing junior members of the commercial team
• Maintaining strong commercial control across both developments

Skills

Residential development experience

Senior QS level

Managing QS level

Site-based work

Job description

O'Neill & Brennan are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor to support two live residential developments in the Cotswolds region. You will take commercial responsibility across Wiltshire and Oxfordshire, with site-based work 2–3 days per week from our Cheltenham area office.

You will lead a small team including junior/assistant QS, ensuring cost control, procurement, and reporting across projects.