Quantity Surveyor

Company: Ridgeway and Co
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Location: Eastleigh
Job Description:

Quantity Surveyor – Freelance

Rate: £400 per day

Location: Botley, Southampton

Sector: Civils & Earthworks

Duration: 6 Months+ (Potential Extension)

Ridgeway & Co are recruiting for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a busy civils and earthworks project in Botley, Southampton.

This role requires a commercially astute professional with strong client-facing experience, capable of building relationships while managing the commercial aspects of the project.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing project costs, applications and valuations
  • Producing cost reports and forecasts
  • Managing subcontractor procurement and accounts
  • Administering variations and change control
  • Attending client meetings and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
  • Supporting project teams with commercial advice
  • Assisting with final account negotiations

Requirements

  • Previous experience within civils, infrastructure or earthworks projects
  • Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent understanding of NEC contracts
  • Ability to work independently and manage commercial processes
  • Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification preferred

What’s on Offer

  • £400 per day
  • Long-term freelance opportunity
  • Established project and commercial team
  • Opportunity to work on a significant civils scheme

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Posted: June 24th, 2026