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Interim Quantity Surveyor £550pd OUTSIDE

1st Executive

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A major recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Quantity Surveyor for hybrid work in South-East England. The role includes managing contracts, supporting procurement strategies, and overseeing contractor performance. Ideal candidates have strong experience in large construction projects and contract management. This urgent requirement offers a competitive rate of £450-550 per day for a duration of 6-12 months.

Qualifications

  • Experience across the full pre-contract lifecycle.
  • Strong background in managing contracts and procurement.
  • Ability to oversee contractor incentive models and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting project teams with procurement strategies and tender documentation.
  • Managing contracts, change management, and governance.
  • Acting as a subject matter expert on dispute resolution and supply chain improvements.

Skills

Strong Quantity Surveying background
Experience in large, complex construction projects
Contract management
Change control
Financial forecasting
Job description

Quantity Surveyor - £550 per day (Outside IR35)

Role: Interim Quantity Surveyor

Rate: £450-550 per day (Outside IR35)

Client: Major Defence Infrastructure

Location: Hybrid working, with 3 days per week on site (South-East England)

Duration: 6-12 months

What you'll be doing
  • Supporting project teams with procurement strategies, tender documentation, and specifications.
  • Managing contracts through effective record keeping, change management, and governance.
  • Driving value by overseeing contractor incentive models and providing performance feedback.
  • Assessing and settling contractor claims, agreeing final accounts, and issuing payment certificates.
  • Acting as a subject matter expert, advising on dispute resolution, contract close-out, and supply chain improvements.
  • Contributing to business cases, feasibility studies, peer reviews, and investment planning.
  • Championing best practice to ensure supply chain excellence.
What we're looking for
  • Strong Quantity Surveying background, with experience across the full pre-contract lifecycle.
  • Background in large, complex, construction projects.
  • Confident in contract management, change control, and financial forecasting.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com

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