Hire Quantity Surveyors in the UK
Quantity surveyors are essential to the commercial performance of any construction programme — managing cost plans, subcontract procurement, valuations, variations, and final accounts. Experienced QS professionals with sector-relevant project experience are in high demand and rarely available without a specialist network.
Typical Rate
£350–£550
per day
Card Required
CSCS Black Card
Turnaround
24 hrs
urgent requirements (most regions)
What Quantity Surveyors Do
- Cost planning and estimating
- Subcontract procurement and package management
- Interim valuations and payment applications
- Variation assessment and agreement
- Final account negotiation and settlement
- Risk and value management
- Contract administration (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
Qualifications & Cards
Card Requirements
Minimum: CSCS Black Card (NVQ Level 6 or MRICS/MCIOB)
Qualified QS professionals typically hold RICS membership (MRICS) or are working towards it. CSCS Black Card is required for site access.
- MRICS (RICS membership)
- HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying
- CSCS Black Card
- NVQ Level 6 Commercial Management
- RICS APC (Assessment of Professional Competence)
Why Use Phoenix Gray to Hire Quantity Surveyors?
RICS-qualified and experienced QS professionals carry multiple opportunities simultaneously. Finding a QS with the right sector experience (residential, commercial, M&E, civils), contract knowledge, and immediate availability requires a specialist network rather than a general job board search.
Specialist QS network — sector-matched to your project type and contract form
Graduate through to Senior QS and Commercial Manager placements
Interim / freelance and permanent QS recruitment
Confidential search — suitable for sensitive commercial appointments
Competency evidence on every candidate — RICS framework profiles, documented CPD, project history, and professional membership status provided upfront so you can satisfy client or regulatory requirements without additional back-and-forth
Right to work checks completed before placement — every QS candidate is checked against Home Office requirements before they start, removing your compliance exposure entirely
Local labour sourcing capability — if your contract or planning consent requires locally sourced staff, our regional networks across 40+ UK cities allow us to prioritise candidates from your target area and report on local hire rates for your social value submissions
Hire Quantity Surveyors by Location
Active recruitment networks across every major UK construction market.
Hiring Quantity Surveyors in the UK — FAQs
How quickly can you place a quantity surveyor?
For interim/freelance QS roles, Phoenix Gray can typically confirm candidates within 48–72 hours. Permanent QS appointments typically take 2–4 weeks for a managed search and interview process.
Do you place both contractor and client-side quantity surveyors?
Yes — we place QS professionals on both contractor side (cost management, subcontract procurement) and employer's agent/PQS roles. Please specify your requirement.
What is the typical QS day rate in the UK?
Contract QS rates typically range from £350–£550 per day depending on experience, sector specialism, and location. Senior QS and Commercial Manager roles may command higher rates on complex programmes.
Do you place graduate quantity surveyors?
Yes — we place Graduate QS professionals alongside experienced QS and Commercial Manager appointments. If you have a training/graduate vacancy, contact us with your requirement.
Our client requires us to demonstrate workforce competency evidence — can you help?
Yes — this is an increasingly common requirement, particularly on higher-risk building projects governed by the Building Safety Act 2022 and for clients operating under PAS 8671 or RICS competency frameworks. Phoenix Gray holds structured competency profiles for all registered QS candidates, including RICS framework alignment, documented CPD records, sector-specific project history, and professional membership status. We provide this documentation upfront so you can satisfy your client's due diligence requirements without delay.
We have a local labour clause in our Section 106 agreement — can you source QS candidates locally?
Yes — Phoenix Gray has active candidate networks across 40+ UK cities and can prioritise sourcing QS professionals from your target geographic area. We can also provide written evidence of local hire rates for inclusion in your social value or Section 106 compliance reports.
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