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Freelance Quantity Surveyor

salary
GBP
£
£
300
-
450
per
hour
+
industry
Construction
role type
Permanent
location
Salford, Greater Manchester
(
England
)
job posted
February 5, 2026
reference
FQS539
Our client seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial support on a live apartment refurbishment project, incorporating elements of legacy works and non-standard apartment layouts. This role requires a commercially astute QS who is comfortable working within an occupied or live residential environment and managing change throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will work closely with the project and technical teams, ensuring robust commercial control, accurate change management, and clear financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

*

Full management and administration of the variation account, including identification, substantiation, pricing, and agreement of variations
*

Proactively identifying changes from the original contract scope, ensuring all additional works are captured and commercially assessed
*

Recording and assessing abnormal or non-standard apartment types that fall outside the agreed scope of works
*

Producing and maintaining detailed commercial trackers to support accurate and timely payment applications
*

Assisting the project team with technical and commercial queries, liaising with design, site, and client teams where required
*

Pricing additional works, omissions, and scope changes in line with contract requirements
*

Monitoring costs and variations against programme, highlighting commercial risk and opportunity
*

Supporting monthly valuations, reporting, and overall cost control on the project

Key Requirements:

*

Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor on live apartment refurbishment or legacy projects (essential)
*

Strong knowledge of change control, variation management, and cost reporting within residential refurbishment environments
*

Comfortable working with incomplete information and evolving scopes typical of legacy projects
*

High level of attention to detail with strong commercial and analytical skills
*

Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively, and integrate with an existing project team
*

Availability to commit 1-2 days per week

This is a flexible, ongoing freelance opportunity suited to an experienced QS seeking part-time involvement on a technically and commercially challenging project.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on 07897069216 or apply with your CV to hayley.woodruff@bcuk.co.uk

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

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