Freelance Quantity Surveyor

Your new company A well‑established regional construction business operating across the East of England, with a strong pipeline of ongoing and future work. The organisation offers long‑term contract opportunities, flexible working arrangements and a collaborative approach between commercial, operational and delivery teams. Your new role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of projects from pre‑construction through to completion. Working closely with project teams, site management and senior commercial colleagues, you will manage costs, subcontract packages and commercial reporting while supporting successful project delivery.This is a long‑term contract opportunity with a hybrid working pattern and the option to move into a permanent role in the future, should this be of interest. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or civils environments Strong commercial and contractual understanding Experience managing subcontractor packages, valuations and variations Ability to produce accurate forecasts, cost reports and final accounts Confident communication with project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a wider commercial team Relevant construction, commercial or QS qualifications are advantageous What you'll get in return Competitive day rate of £400-£500, flexible depending on experience Long‑term contract with a consistent pipeline of work Hybrid working arrangement, typically 1-2 days per week on site, office‑based days and potential for one day working from home Opportunity to transition into a permanent role in the future if desired What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays 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 (url removed)