Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor in Orpington, Greater London
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Freelance Quantity Surveyor – Long‑Term Contract (Property Services)
Location: SE London
Contract Type: Freelance / Long‑Term
Start Date: Feb 2026
Are you an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term contract within the Property Services, social housing, and refurbishment sector?
We’re recruiting for a QS to support a busy programme of refurbishments, planned works, and measured‑term contracts
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong Quantity Surveyor who can manage multiple live sites, handle JCT contract administration, and drive cost control across a varied workload.
Key Responsibilities
* Full commercial management of multiple projects
* Pricing, managing, and negotiating variations
* Contract administration
* Producing accurate CVRs, valuations, and cashflow forecasts
* Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and site teams to resolve commercial issues
* Managing subcontractor procurement, accounts, and payments
* Using Schedule of Rates (SOR) for pricing works
* Overseeing material procurement and ensuring cost efficiency
* Providing day-to-day commercial support to operational delivery teams
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong background in Commercial or Residential refurbishments, repairs & maintenance, or measured‑term contracts
* Proven ability to work independently on live projects
* Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
* Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office
* Confident communicator with clients and stakeholders
* Highly organised, self‑motivated, and commercially focused
Qualifications & Requirements
* Degree / HNC / HND in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (Desireable)
* Full UK Driving Licence
* CSCS card
Why Apply?
* Long‑term freelance opportunity
* Stable pipeline of Property Services and refurbishment projects
* Competitive day rate
* Ability to take ownership of commercial functions across multiple sites
If you’re a Freelance Quantity Surveyor looking for your next long-term assignment, we’d love to hear from you.
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- Location:
- Orpington
- Job Type:
- FullTime