Senior Quantity Surveyor

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – High-Rise Project | Cardiff 🚧

Location: Cardiff, UK

Contract Type: Freelance

Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable

Project Duration: Ongoing

Day Rate: Competitive Daily Rate

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a landmark high-rise development in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional to play a key role in the successful delivery of a major city-centre scheme.

You will be overseeing the full commercial lifecycle of the project, working closely with the project management and site teams, and reporting directly to the Commercial Director. The ideal candidate will be confident managing complex packages on high-value schemes and thrive in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead cost management on a large-scale high-rise residential/mixed-use development

Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering, and contract negotiation

Monitor project budgets, valuations, and variations

Prepare and submit monthly cost reports and final accounts

Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure commercial goals are met

Ensure compliance with contract terms and manage risk and opportunity effectively

Provide mentorship and oversight to junior QS staff (if applicable)

Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on high-rise or major residential/commercial projects

Strong knowledge of UK construction contracts (JCT/D&B)

Demonstrated ability to manage multi-million-pound packages

Excellent cost control, reporting, and negotiation skills

Self-motivated, reliable, and comfortable working independently

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline

Chartership (MRICS) preferred but not essential