Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are currently working with an established main contractor who have just been appointed on a 40 storey residential new build project in London and are looking for a Senior QS to lead the project with a team beneath team. The project is running for the next 3 years so you are joining the scheme from the early stages and will see it through to final accounts.

Duties will include:

• Lead the commercial management the new-build project
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting
• Procure and commercially manage subcontractor package
• Prepare valuations, variations, applications for payment, and final account
• Monitor project costs, risks, and opportunities to maximise profitability
• Produce monthly CVRs and commercial reports
• Manage contractual matters and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships
• Support the project team in delivering programme, cost, and quality objectives
• Mentor junior commercial team members and provide commercial leadership on site
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company procedure

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on major RC frame or high-rise construction project
• Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
• Experience managing complex subcontract packages and final accounts
• Excellent commercial, contractual, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, and project teams