FL – SQS
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Client Type: Main Contractor
Contract Length: 2 Years (potential for extension)
Rate: £500 per day (Ltd / Outside IR35)
Location: London (Zone 2)
Start Date: ASAP
The Opportunity
A leading main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on a 2-year freelance contract. Operating across complex, high-value construction projects, this is a senior-level commercial role offering excellent day rates for a commercially astute individual ready to hit the ground running.
Key Responsibilities
* Take full commercial ownership of one or more major construction projects
* Lead and mentor junior commercial staff including QS and assistant QS
* Manage subcontractor procurement, appointment and account management end-to-end
* Produce and present detailed cost reports, forecasts and CVRs to senior management
* Drive change management and variation processes, maximising commercial recovery
* Negotiate and settle final accounts with subcontractors and employers / clients
* Support bid and tender activity where required
* Maintain contractual awareness and advise the project team on commercial risk and opportunity
Requirements
* Significant experience as a Quantity Surveyor within main contracting, with strong senior-level exposure
* Demonstrable ability to manage complex projects and large subcontractor packages
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent discipline
* MRICS qualified (preferred)
* In-depth knowledge of JCT, NEC or other standard forms of contract
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and protect project margin
* Confident communicator with the ability to engage at all levels including client and board
* Must be able to operate via a limited company (Ltd) – outside IR35
What's on Offer
* £500 per day – Ltd / Outside IR35
* 2-year contract with potential for extension
* High-profile, complex projects with a reputable main contractor
* Senior role with genuine autonomy and responsibility