Managing Quantity Surveyor

Atrium Associates Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned consultancy in construction is looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor in Peterborough. This freelance role involves overseeing Quantity Surveyors, managing contracts, and improving project value through effective procurement and cost control. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and leadership abilities, along with excellent negotiation skills. A day rate starts at £360, offering a dynamic working environment with a main contractor known for its industry reputation.

Benefits

Free Parking

Reputable Main Contractor

Competitive Day Rate

Qualifications

• Exceptional technical expertise and proven leadership ability.
• Strong contractual and commercial knowledge.
• Skilled negotiator with excellent communication abilities.
• Highly organized with strong planning and time management skills.
• Able to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Respected professional with up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and legislation.
• Creative approach to value engineering and cost efficiency.
• Capable of effective delegation and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender estimating, planning, and bid preparation.
• Manage contracts and agreements with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Oversee project cashflow, budgets, and financial reporting.
• Support project delivery through coordination with teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Manage design, procurement, and cost control.
• Lead and develop the quantity surveying team.
• Resolve contract and commercial disputes effectively.
• Conduct financial and commercial meetings, providing clear reports.

Skills

Technical expertise

Leadership ability

Contractual knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication abilities

Planning and time management

Industry standards knowledge

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Freelance/Self-Employed role. You will have direct responsibility to oversee the Quantity Surveyors within the business, particularly the estimating, reporting and commercial delivery of projects.

You will be closely involved in the pre-construction, construction and post construction stages of projects, and will work closely with the Construction Director and Managing Director to drive down the build cost of projects and add value through design, programme and procurement, whilst maintaining high standards of quality and health and safety.

Your role

• Lead tender estimating, planning, and bid preparation, including contract reviews.
• Manage contracts and agreements with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Oversee project cashflow, budgets, and financial reporting.
• Support project delivery through coordination with construction, admin, and accounts teams.
• Build and maintain strong client and supplier relationships; identify new business opportunities.
• Manage design, procurement, and cost control to optimize project value and efficiency.
• Lead and develop the quantity surveying team, setting targets and ensuring performance.
• Resolve contract and commercial disputes effectively.
• Conduct regular financial and commercial meetings, providing clear reports and forecasts to directors.

Requirements

• Exceptional technical expertise and proven leadership ability.
• Strong contractual and commercial knowledge.
• Skilled negotiator with excellent communication abilities.
• Highly organised with strong planning and time management skills.
• Able to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Respected professional with up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and legislation.
• Creative approach to value engineering and cost efficiency.
• Capable of effective delegation and team development.

Offer

• Monday - Friday
• Self Employed Role
• Day Rate starting at £360
• Free Parking at Head Office
• Working for a Main Contractor with a strong reputation in the Industry

Apply now by submitting your CV. Alternatively please email (url removed) or call Flora on (phone number removed) for additional information.