Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor

Kenna Recruitment Ltd; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Long-term project

Job summary

Senior Quantity Surveyor required for a major North West London project. You will oversee procurement, cost reporting and commercial control on a £400m development, managing subcontractor packages and variations with NEC contracts.

The role offers stability through to 2032, with one day per week hybrid working and a strong, established commercial team. Join a high-profile scheme and drive cost effectiveness and delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related qualification.
• Proven experience as Senior Quantity Surveyor on major construction projects.
• Strong subcontractor procurement experience, tendering, negotiation and package placement.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontractor procurement, including tender enquiries, bid analysis, negotiations and placing subcontract orders.
• Manage subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account.
• Administer variations, change control and contractual entitlements.
• Prepare and manage CVRs, cost reporting and commercial forecasts.
• Monitor project costs, identify commercial risks and implement cost-control measures.
• Work with NEC contracts, ensuring procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with commercial and project teams to deliver the scheme.

Skills

Subcontractor procurement

Tendering

Negotiation

Cost reporting

NEC contracts

CVR preparation

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Location: North West London

Contract: Long-term project through to 2032

Working Pattern: 1 day hybrid working

Our client, an established principal contractor, has been appointed to deliver a major £400m new-build project in North West London and is looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team.

With the project running through to 2032, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position on a significant scheme, working alongside an established team of 10 surveyors across varying levels of experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead subcontractor procurement, including tender enquiries, bid analysis, negotiations and placing subcontract orders.
• Manage subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account.
• Administer variations, change control and contractual entitlements.
• Prepare and manage CVRs, cost reporting and commercial forecasts.
• Monitor project costs, identify commercial risks and implement appropriate cost-control measures.
• Work confidently with NEC forms of contract, ensuring contractual procedures and obligations are followed.
• Collaborate with the wider commercial and project teams to support the successful delivery of the scheme.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related relevant qualification.
• Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on major construction projects.
• Strong subcontractor procurement experience, including tendering, negotiation and package placement.
• A solid understanding of NEC contracts, with the ability to confidently discuss their practical application.
• Experience managing variations, CVRs, cost reporting and subcontractor accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and the ability to work effectively within a large project team.

What's on Offer?

• One day per week hybrid working.
• The opportunity to work on a major £400m new-build development.
• A long‑term project with work secured through to 2032.
• The chance to join an established commercial team with opportunities to collaborate and develop alongside experienced surveyors.

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge on a major London project, this is an opportunity worth exploring