Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor | SE London & Kent | Freelance | Sep 2025
The Role:

We're looking for a hands-on Freelance Senior QS to support the Commercial Director across a range of live projects. You'll act as his right-hand, taking ownership of the commercial workload while ensuring smooth delivery on site.

This isn't a role where you're stuck in the background – you'll be leading CVRs, valuations, subcontractor accounts, and final accounts, while keeping the project teams aligned on cost and programme.

The Projects:
Healthcare, education, and commercial refurbishments, often in live, occupied environments
Contract values typically £1m-£15m, with the business also delivering schemes up to £60m+

Mix of frameworks and competitive tenders, with repeat clients making up a large share of the workload

What they're looking for:
•Main contractor experience (healthcare, education, or refurb background ideal)
•Strong commercial management skills across procurement to final account
•Solid knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts
•Based in or commutable to Kent, Essex, or South East London
•Available for a freelance assignment starting September

The Company:
A medium-sized main contractor with a reputation for delivering complex projects in live environments. Their portfolio covers healthcare, education, listed buildings, and commercial refurbishments across London and the South East.

They're collaborative, well-structured, and known for repeat business. You'll be stepping into a professional team where your expertise can make an immediate impact.

Also known as: Freelance QS, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project QS

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential chat.
Michael Ogunyankin – (phone number removed) | michael @ borne ltd . com