Freelance Quantity Surveyor – Landmark Residential Conversion
Poole, Dorset | £350–£500 per day | 3-Year Contract

Joshua Robert is delighted to be partnering with a leading national contractor to appoint an experienced freelance Quantity Surveyor on a landmark £35m commercial-to-residential conversion in Poole, Dorset. This flagship, multi-phase development will redefine the local landscape and stands as one of the region’s most significant regeneration schemes.

The Opportunity This is a key commercial role on a high-profile development, offering the opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day quantity surveying activities on site. Working closely with a Senior Project Quantity Surveyor who will attend on a fortnightly basis, you will act as the primary commercial presence, ensuring robust cost control, accurate reporting, and effective coordination across the project lifecycle.

This position is ideally suited to a capable and self-sufficient freelance Quantity Surveyor seeking long-term contract stability on a complex and rewarding scheme.

Key Details

• Day Rate: £350–£500 (CIS or Ltd Company)
• Location: Poole, Dorset (site-based, Monday to Friday)
• Start Date: March 2026
• Duration: Circa 3 years
• Reporting To: Senior Project Quantity Surveyor (fortnightly site presence)

Core Responsibilities

• Act as the lead on-site commercial representative, providing consistent reporting and updates to senior commercial leadership
• Prepare detailed cost reports, weekly commercial summaries, and maintain accurate variation logs
• Undertake site-based measurement, valuations, and verification of subcontractor progress
• Manage subcontract packages, including procurement support, variations, and cost reconciliation
• Monitor and track materials and site-based cost movements
• Implement effective change management processes, ensuring all variations are captured, evidenced, and submitted correctly
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, escalating key issues where appropriate
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate commercial records, working closely with project and site management teams
• Support the preparation of final accounts and project close-out documentation
• Ensure all commercial activities align with project budgets, programme requirements, and client expectations

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector
• Proven track record delivering commercial or residential projects valued at £10m+, ideally £25m+
• Strong expertise in procurement, measurement, and cost control
• Solid understanding of Design & Build JCT contracts
• RICS accredited or working towards equivalent professional status
• Confident working autonomously with the ability to report effectively into a remote senior team
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and commercially astute
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Based in or within commuting distance of Poole, with the ability to work full-time on site

Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term freelance role on a landmark development that will shape the future of Poole. You will play a pivotal role in the commercial success of a high-value, complex scheme, gaining exposure, responsibility, and continuity rarely found in freelance assignments.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:
David Lane
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