Everything on the commercial side of a construction project: estimating and cost planning, preparing bills and tender documents, valuing work for payment, managing change, administering contracts, and agreeing final accounts and claims. The difference with a freelance QS is that you engage exactly the capacity you need, without adding to a permanent payroll.

Day rate, a fixed fee for a defined stage of work, or a monthly retainer for ongoing commercial management. The scope and fee are agreed in writing before any work starts, so there are no hourly surprises.

Yes — remote-first, with documents shared through a secure project folder. Site visits and meetings are scheduled to suit the project, whether that is monthly for valuations or at key milestones.

The contract or proposed form, current drawings, the programme, and any existing cost plan or valuation position. If some of that is missing, a short call is usually enough to scope the rest.

Yes. A single subcontract package, one disputed variation, or a final account that needs closing are all normal engagements — they are often the ones where the return is clearest.

Usually within a week of instruction, subject to the diary. Interim cover for sickness or leave is handled at short notice wherever possible.