Temporary Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK

Temporary Quantity Surveyor – Residential New Build Housing

Lancashire – £28 – £35 per hour (depending on experience)

About the Company
A reputable residential housebuilder requires an experienced Temporary Quantity Surveyor to support their commercial team on a busy programme of new build developments across Lancashire. With strong site pipelines and a collaborative working culture, this business offers an excellent opportunity for an interim professional to make an immediate impact.

The Role
This temporary role will provide vital commercial oversight to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and remain financially controlled. You will work closely with project managers and subcontractors, supporting live sites and assisting with cost reporting, procurement, and valuations.

As Temporary Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

Assisting with cost management across live residential projects

Preparing interim valuations, variations, and final accounts

Supporting subcontract procurement and payment processes

Monitoring budgets and cost forecasts

Reviewing contracts and ensuring commercial compliance

Producing accurate commercial reports for senior management

Liaising with site teams to resolve commercial queries

The Ideal Candidate
This role suits someone confident working in a busy environment who can quickly integrate and add value.

The successful Temporary Quantity Surveyor will have:

Previous experience as a QS within residential new build housing

Strong understanding of JCT contracts and valuation processes

Ability to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

Competence using relevant commercial software and MS Excel

A flexible, hands-on attitude suited to temporary assignments

What's on Offer

Competitive hourly rate of £28 – £35 per hour

Opportunity to step into a fast-paced role and make an impact

Exposure to high-quality residential projects

Supportive team environment with efficient onboarding

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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