Freelance Quantity Surveyor, Hitchin

Quantity Surveyor High-Tech Fit-Out (Processing Plant) Location: North Hertfordshire Contract: Freelance 6 Months Rate:£300£500 per day - Client open to 3-5 days Start Date: ASAP CSCS is essential for this role. About the Role A freelance Quantity Surveyor is required for a high-tech processing plant fit-out programme in North Hertfordshire. This is a hands-on role working for a specialist subcontractor delivering internal packages on complex industrial and technical schemes. Youll work closely with a commercially minded Director and be based mainly on site, managing day-to-day commercial activity and ensuring accurate records, measurements and cost control.Scope of Works Fireboarding Dry lining and ceilings Firestopping Flooring and resin systems Internal and fire-rated doors (plus some external doors) Roller shutters and fire curtains Key Responsibilities Take-offs and measurement of materials for ordering Daily worksheets, record keeping and commercial tracking Manage internal fit-out packages from procurement through to final account Prepare subcontract orders, variations and payment applications (NEC preferred) Material price checks, benchmarking and supply chain comparisons Manage subcontractor accounts including valuations, change control and payment notices Validate dayworks, site records and progress Produce cost reports, forecasts and value tracking Support procurement, tender analysis and package recommendations Regular site presence to walk the works and verify progress Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and delivery teams Identify commercial risks and opportunitiesPerson Specification Minimum 4 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor Background with a main contractor or subcontractor Experience across internal fit-out, fire protection, dry lining, ceilings, flooring or similar packages Hands-on approach with strong take-off, measurement and ordering skills Confident managing worksheets, dayworks and site-based records Strong commercial management skills across procurement, variations, cost reporting and final accounts Comfortable working in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment Good communication and coordination skills Able to manage multiple work packages accuratelyQualifications HNC or above in a construction-related discipline Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management preferred NEC contract knowledge preferred CSCS card TPBN1_UKTJ