Freelance Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Freelance Quantity Surveyor – Retail Fit-Out
Fit Out UK | Flexible / Hybrid / Remote (offices in London 2-3 days a week)

Fit Out UK is an industry-leading interior fit-out and logistics specialist working with major blue-chip clients across retail, hospitality, banking and commercial sectors.

We are seeking an experienced freelance Quantity Surveyor to support our growing pipeline of refit and rollout projects.

This is a opportunity ideal for a self-motivated QS who thrives on autonomy while delivering high-quality commercial support across multiple concurrent schemes.

Scope of Work

You will manage the full commercial lifecycle of assigned projects from inception to final account, including:

• Leading quantity surveying activities: cost planning, estimation, cost control and contract administration
• Attending scoping visits and survey meetings as required
• Producing detailed cost plans and ensuring clear handover to the project team
• Participating in pre-start meetings to align programme and commercial strategy
• Liaising with client Project Quantity Surveyors / Cost Managers
• Handling subcontractor enquiries, analysing prices and placing orders under agreed contractual terms
• Providing commercial advice and support to Project Managers and delivery teams
• Preparing budget costings and bills of quantities
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Producing CVR reports with clear commentary on movements, risks and opportunities
• Ensuring contractual compliance and that risks are effectively passed down to subcontractors
• Undertaking client and subcontractor valuations
• Maximising cash position and providing cash-flow forecasts
• Preparing and submitting final accounts
• Approving subcontractor payments, capturing and managing variations, and robustly challenging subcontractor final accounts
• Contributing to lessons-learned and post-contract reviews

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar commercial role, preferably with a main contractor or fit-out contractor
• Strong working knowledge of commercial and construction contracts and contractual arrangements
• Experience working with schedules of rates and/or frameworks
• Background in retail fit-out or similar fast-paced construction environments preferred
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver accurate commercial reporting under pressure

Working arrangement: Fully flexible hybrid/remote model with site attendance in London 2-3 days a week required.

If you are an experienced freelance QS looking for varied, well-supported fit-out work with a professional and established client base, we would like to hear from you.