Senior Quantity Surveyor

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – High Rise Residential
📍 Birmingham City Centre
🏗 £70m RC Frame BTR Scheme
📅 Contract until Summer 2027
💰 £350 – £450 per day (DOE)

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to take the commercial lead on a £50m high-rise Build-to-Rent development in Birmingham city centre.

This is a major RC frame residential scheme and requires a commercially astute SQS who has previously operated as the lead surveyor on large-scale projects.

🔹 The Role

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Commercial lead on a £50m RC frame BTR project

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Full cost control and reporting responsibility

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Procurement and management of subcontract packages

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Valuations, variations and change management

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Forecasting and CVR reporting

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Managing client relationships and attending commercial meetings

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Overseeing and supporting junior commercial staff (if applicable)

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Managing the project through to final account

🔹 Requirements

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Proven experience as lead SQS on projects £30m+

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Strong RC frame and high-rise residential experience

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BTR or multi-room project background preferred

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Confident managing full commercial lifecycle

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Main contractor background essential

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Available for long-term freelance commitment

🔹 The Opportunity

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Long-term contract running through to Summer 2027

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High-profile Birmingham city centre scheme

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Strong operational and commercial team in place

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Competitive day rate (£350 – £450 depending on experience)

If you’re a Senior Quantity Surveyor with proven high-rise residential experience and looking for a long-term freelance role in the Midlands, get in touch with Heather Duncan to discuss further