Senior Quantity Surveyor
Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor 📍 London 🏢 Residential & Mixed-Use Developer 💼 Contract / Freelance 💰 Competitive Day Rate (Outside IR35) + Long-Term Pipeline
A well-established, forward-thinking London-based property developer is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a strong pipeline of residential and mixed-use schemes across London and the South East.
This is a long-term contract opportunity offering end-to-end commercial responsibility, flexible working, and exposure to high-quality, design-led developments.
The Role
As Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial and financial performance of multiple live projects. Working closely with the in-house development, design, and delivery teams, you will ensure schemes are delivered efficiently, profitably, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
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Full commercial management from feasibility through to final account
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Preparation and management of cost plans, budgets, and cash flow forecasts
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Leading procurement, tendering, and contract negotiations
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Managing valuations, variations, and final accounts
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Producing clear commercial reports for senior stakeholders
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Identifying value engineering opportunities and managing commercial risk
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Supporting smooth project delivery through close collaboration with internal teams
About You
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Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor
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Strong background in residential and mixed-use development
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Comfortable managing multiple concurrent schemes independently
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Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar (RICS desirable, not essential)
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Commercially astute with strong negotiation and communication skills
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Organised, proactive, and confident operating in a freelance environment
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Ideally operating Outside IR35
What’s On Offer
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Competitive day rate (Outside IR35)
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
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Long-term contract potential due to strong development pipeline
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Involvement across the full development lifecycle
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Supportive, collaborative developer-side environment
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High-quality projects across London & the South East