Quantity Surveyor – Freelance / Contract
Rate: £350–£450 per day (CIS or Ltd Co.)
Location: Poole, Dorset
Project: £35m Commercial-to-Residential Conversion
Contract Length: c. 3 years
Start Date: March 2026
Working Pattern: Full-time, site-based (Mon–Fri)
Reporting To: Senior Project Quantity Surveyor (visiting fortnightly)

The Opportunity Joshua Robert Recruitment is supporting a major £35 million commercial-to-residential redevelopment in Poole, commencing March 2026. This flagship, multi-phase scheme requires a strong, self-sufficient Quantity Surveyor to act as the daily commercial lead on site, working closely with a Senior Project QS who will attend fortnightly.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced freelance QS seeking long-term contract stability on a complex, high-profile project.

The Role As the on-site commercial representative, you will take ownership of day-to-day quantity surveying functions, ensuring tight cost control, accurate reporting, and seamless communication with the wider project and client team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary on-site commercial contact, providing regular updates and reports to the Senior QS.
• Prepare cost reports, weekly commercial summaries, and variation logs.
• Undertake on-site measurement, valuations, and verification of subcontractor progress.
• Manage subcontract packages, variations, and cost reconciliation.
• Monitor and track materials on site.
• Support robust change management—capturing, evidencing, and submitting all variations.
• Identify and report risks and opportunities to senior commercial leadership.
• Maintain accurate commercial records, collaborating closely with project and site management.
• Contribute to final account preparation and close-out documentation.
• Ensure all commercial activity aligns with budget, programme, and client expectations.

About You You will be confident working autonomously, commercially astute, and capable of representing the project team professionally on a day-to-day basis.

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ QS experience within construction.
• Proven track record on commercial or residential schemes of £10m+ (ideally £25m+).
• Strong procurement, measurement, and cost-control skills.
• Solid understanding of D&B JCT contracts.
• RICS accredited or equivalent.
• Comfortable working independently and reporting remotely.
• Strong organisation, accuracy, and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Based in or near Poole, with ability to work full-time on site.

Apply / Enquire For further details or to register your interest, please contact David:
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