Senior Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks - Freelance in Derby

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Freelance

Location: Derby City Centre
Rate: £400 per day (approximately)
Duration: Long-term freelance opportunity
Start: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major new-build manufacturing facility project in Derby.

The successful candidate will have strong civil engineering, groundworks and new-build experience, ideally having worked on industrial or manufacturing developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of a new-build manufacturing facility.
• Managing the commercial aspects of groundworks and civil engineering packages.
• Valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting.
• Managing variations, subcontractor accounts and payments.
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages.
• Cost forecasting and budget management.
• Working closely with the project and site teams.
• Managing commercial risks and identifying potential savings.
• Reviewing and agreeing subcontractor accounts.
• Supporting the delivery of drainage, foundations and associated groundworks.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong civil engineering and groundworks background.
• Experience with drainage and foundations.
• Experience working on new-build industrial, manufacturing or similar facilities.
• Understanding of typical groundworks associated with large industrial sheds.
• Strong subcontractor and commercial management experience.
• Excellent communication skills with clear spoken English.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of the commercial function.

Project Information

• Initial project value: approximately £1m.
• New-build manufacturing facility.
• Further project anticipated within the next 12 months, with an estimated value of £2.5m.
• Opportunity for continued freelance work across both projects.

Apply now for immediate consideration.