Quantity Surveyor

Freelance Quantity Surveyor – New Build Education Facility – Top Tier



Main Contractor – Near Yeovil



Location: Near Yeovil, Somerset



Project: New Build Education Facility



Position: Freelance Quantity Surveyor



Contractor Type: Top Tier Main Contractor



Reporting To: Site-Based Lead Quantity Surveyor



Start Date: ASAP



Rate: £300-£375 a day inside of IR35



Contract Duration: 6+ Months (Potential to Extend)



The Opportunity

A prestigious UK top-tier main contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a large new build education facility near Yeovil. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing site-based commercial team on a standout project in the Somerset area.

You will be working directly under a site-based Lead Quantity Surveyor, taking responsibility for the commercial management of large subcontract packages, from procurement through to final account.



Key Responsibilities



Commercial management of major subcontract packages (e.g. M&E, façade, groundworks, structural frame)

Preparation and management of tender processes for allocated packages

Subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and contract administration

Valuations, variations, and change management

Accurate cost reporting and forecasting, supporting monthly CVRs

Management of interim payments and final accounts

Ensuring contractual compliance and managing risk and opportunity within packages

Liaison with the site team, design, and planning departments to align commercial and project goals

Supporting the Lead Quantity Surveyor in all day-to-day commercial functions

Contributing to cost control, reporting systems, and overall project delivery efficiency Requirements



Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor working on large-scale new build construction projects

Demonstrable experience managing large subcontract packages end-to-end

Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (particularly JCT)

Able to work autonomously on-site, reporting into the Lead QS

Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills

Degree-qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management Why Join This Project?



Join a top-tier contractor on a flagship new build education scheme

Work alongside a strong, site-based commercial and delivery team

Competitive day rate and long-term freelance opportunity

Professional, high-quality working environment on a technically complex and rewarding project