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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Freelance / Interim – Potential Permanent)

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home)

Rate: £450–£500 per day (freelance/interim)

Permanent Salary (if applicable): £95,000+ depending on experience

Start Date: Immediate

Sector: Specialist Contractor – Data Centres / Power / Infrastructure

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist contractor delivering complex, high-value projects. This is a hands-on, delivery-led role suited to a site-grown QS who is comfortable owning packages end-to-end and driving commercial performance.

This position is initially offered on a freelance or permanent role for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full commercial ownership of work packages from procurement through to final account
  • Preparation, ownership and presentation of CVRs
  • Proactive management and negotiation of variations both upstream and downstream
  • Commercial reporting, forecasting and cost control
  • Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, payments and final accounts
  • Strong collaboration with site teams, project managers and clients
  • Supporting commercial strategy and driving margin protection and improvement
  • Maintaining accurate, timely commercial data – using systems

About You

  • A Senior QS – delivery-focused, commercially astute and decisive
  • Proven experience running packages end-to-end on live construction projects
  • Strong background working for a specialist contractor or on complex MEP/infrastructure packages
  • Confident dealing with subcontractors and senior client stakeholders
  • Comfortable challenging, negotiating and standing your ground when required
  • Data centre, power or major infrastructure experience is highly desirable
  • Pragmatic, commercial and solutions-focused – not a paper pusher

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive day rate of £450–£500 for the right candidate
  • Hybrid working model – 3 days in the London office, 2 days from home
  • Immediate start on high-profile, technically interesting projects
  • A business that values delivery, accountability and commercial leadership