Quantity surveyor

📌 Quantity Surveyor – Fit-Out Project Location: Oxford 
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 20 weeks (with potential for extension)
Working Pattern: Full-time, 5 days/week (site-based)
£360 to £410 per day 

About the ProjectWe are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a live internal office and laboratory fit-out project located in Oxford
Role OverviewYou will take ownership of the commercial duties, while also supporting the main project alongside an existing QS. The role is site-based and client-facing, requiring a confident and capable QS who can work independently and collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of ~20 subcontract packages
• Prepare and agree interim valuations (approx. 3)
• Track and price variations (VOs), seek instructions, and agree costs
• Raise and chase client invoices
• Manage subcontractor accounts and payments
• Prepare and agree final account
• Contribute to contractor reports for client presentations
• Liaise with CM, PM, SM, design and client teams
• Maintain and update procurement schedule
• Attend client/design team meetings as required
• Update O&M contacts for outsource company

Project Details

• CSA Budget: £1.24M
• MEP Value: £730k (59%)
• Programme: 20 weeks from 04/08
• Working Pattern: 3 days per week on one project + 2 days/week supporting main project

Candidate Profile

• Intermediate to Project-level QS (not trainee/assistant)
• Strong experience in fit-out projects (lab/office preferred)
• Confident in client-facing and commercial duties
• Able to work independently and within a team

Rate & EngagementWe are focused on finding the right candidate, so we’re open to discussing day rates based on experience and fit. Engagement can be via Ltd company, CIS, or PAYE depending on preference.