Episode
Why Good QSs Are Walking Away from Permanent Jobs (EP 271)
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- Own The Build
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- Jun 15, 2026
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- 2366
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Summary
In this episode, Paul is joined by Matthew Williams, Senior Consultant at Clear North, for a practical and timely discussion about one of the construction industry’s biggest hidden challenges: How do contractors attract and retain commercial talent when the QS shortage is getting worse — and freelance working is rapidly evolving? Matt works exclusively with quantity surveyors across the freelance market and brings a front-line perspective on what commercial directors, contractors and QSs need...