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Posted 23 July, 2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor (freelance)

Hays
Farnley, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Your new companyYou'll be working with a respected main contractor delivering complex projects across the built environment.Your new roleYou will take the lead on all commercial and contractual aspects of the project, ensuring it is closed out efficiently, accurately, and profitably. Key responsibilities include:This is a freelance role, starting immediately, with a strong expectation of full-time commitment until project completion.What you'll need to succeedProven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in main contractingExcellent commercial acumen with a track record of improving project profitabilityConfident client-facing skills and the ability to manage challenging conversationsAbility to take ownership of a project in its final stages and drive it to completionStrong understanding of risk management and contractual frameworks (NEC/JCT)Immediate availability and the ability to hit the ground runningWhat you'll get in returnImmediate start on a high-priority projectCompetitive freelance day rateAutonomy and full commercial control of the project close-outOpportunity to make a significant impact on a key schemePotential for further work depending on performance and pipelineHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukTPBN1_UKTJ