Senior Quantity Surveyor

Start: Immediate

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a highly respected specialist construction contractor delivering complex, technically demanding projects across the infrastructure, industrial, commercial and nuclear sectors.

The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction, engineering and fit-out solutions on some of the UK's most prestigious projects. Working in highly regulated environments, they are recognised for their collaborative approach, technical expertise and commitment to quality, safety and programme delivery. With a substantial pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced freelance Quantity Surveyor.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for projects from procurement through to final account, ensuring works are delivered profitably while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and the operational team.

Working alongside Project Managers, Site Managers and the wider commercial department, you will oversee all financial aspects of project delivery, identifying opportunities to maximise value while managing commercial risk throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a varied role that would suit an individual with a solid construction background who enjoys working closely with operational teams and has a strong understanding of how construction projects are delivered.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the commercial aspects of projects from pre-construction through to final account.

Prepare subcontract enquiries, tender analysis and procurement packages.

Procure and manage subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.

Prepare and submit interim valuations and applications for payment.

Manage variations, compensation events and change control.

Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts.

Prepare monthly cost value reconciliations and commercial reports.

Negotiate subcontract accounts and final accounts.

Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Support Project Managers with commercial advice and project performance.

Attend client, subcontractor and internal commercial meetings.

Ensure contractual compliance throughout project delivery.

Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor or specialist construction contractor.

Strong knowledge of commercial management across construction projects.

Experience administering NEC, JCT or similar forms of contract would be advantageous.

Excellent understanding of procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.

Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Able to work independently while supporting a wider project delivery team.

Experience within industrial, commercial, infrastructure, engineering or highly regulated sectors would be beneficial.

Qualifications

Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline.

Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

What's on Offer

Long-term freelance opportunity.

Competitive day rate.

Immediate start available.

Excellent pipeline of future projects.

Opportunity to work on technically challenging and prestigious construction schemes with a highly respected contractor.

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next long-term freelance opportunity, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV to discuss the role in complete confidence.