Quantity surveyor Recruitment UK
Assistant, project, senior and freelance QSs for main contractors, subcontractors and housebuilders. Tell us how many, when and where, and we supply vetted, carded quantity surveyors who cover your site.
We'll be in touch on the number you gave us, usually within the hour during site hours. Nothing else to do for now.
What we check before a quantity surveyor reaches your site
Every quantity surveyor we supply is vetted locally before they're offered to you. As a minimum:
- Degree or HNC
- RICS/CIOB progression
- Contract experience: JCT, NEC
- Right-to-work checked and references taken
Plant tickets, coding certificates and cards are verified against the issuing scheme, not just sighted.
Guide gross day rates for temp quantity surveyors, labour only. Reviewed Sep 2026, refreshed quarterly.
| Region | Guide day rate |
|---|---|
| Inner London | £375–460 |
| Outer London | £340–415 |
| South East | £315–385 |
| East of England | £300–365 |
| South West | £290–350 |
| West Midlands | £290–350 |
| East Midlands | £280–345 |
| North West | £280–340 |
| Yorkshire & Humber | £275–335 |
| North East | £265–325 |
| Wales | £265–325 |
| Scotland | £280–340 |
| Northern Ireland | £255–310 |
Roles within quantity surveyor recruitment
Type any of these into the form and we'll match it exactly.
How it works
Post a requirement and we source the right local workers. No upfront fees, always.
Trade, numbers, start date and site postcode. Takes a minute.
Vetted workers who actually cover your site, not a national call centre.
Vetted, carded and ready to start when you need them.
What employers say
Feedback from businesses we've supplied across the UK.
"Needed six labourers and two brickies for a start on the Monday. Sent the request Thursday afternoon, had the names and CSCS numbers back by Friday morning and every one of them turned up. That's rare."
Groundworks contractor, Lancashire"We'd been let down twice by other suppliers on a fit-out in the town centre. These lot filled the gap with a couple of decent joiners within a day and stuck with us through to handover."
Fit-out contractor, Greater Manchester"Used them for a site manager cover over the summer. Vetting was proper, paperwork was sorted before day one, and the guy they sent knew what he was doing. Will use again for the next phase."
Regional housebuilder, North WestQuantity surveyor recruitment FAQs
Common questions when hiring quantity surveyors.
How quickly can you supply a quantity surveyor?
Usually within 24 hours for temp roles, often same day if you contact us before midday. Permanent and senior roles typically take two to five working days for a shortlist.
What does a quantity surveyor cost per day?
Guide rates run from around £280 to £340 a day in the North West and £375 to £460 in inner London, labour only. The exact rate depends on experience, tickets and duration, and is agreed before anyone starts.
Do you supply gangs as well as individuals?
Yes. Tell us the gang size and make-up in the requirement and we'll match it, including gangs that already work together.
Who pays the worker?
Temporary workers are engaged and paid weekly by the supplying agency, PAYE or CIS. You're invoiced for hours worked. Permanent placements are on your payroll from day one.
Do you cover my area?
Yes, 800+ towns across the UK. Find your town for local availability.
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Contact us
Tell us what you're working on and what you need. We reply the same working day, and usually within the hour during site hours.