Senior Quantity Surveyor

O; London Borough of Enfield; Vor Ort; GBP 74.000 - 92.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

O in London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for freelance/new-build residential projects. You will own the commercial lifecycle from pre-construction to final accounts on projects up to £25m, including procurement, cost control, and reporting. The role demands autonomy and the ability to lead commercial functions with minimal supervision.

The position is freelance/contract, based in London (ideally North London), with a daily rate of £400–£500 Outside IR35 and immediate start availability.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar senior role.
• Essential experience in new-build residential projects.
• Background with main contractors or residential developers.
• Able to independently manage projects up to £25m.
• Strong understanding of the full commercial lifecycle.
• Ownership mindset with minimal supervision and strong negotiation skills.

Aufgaben

• Take full commercial responsibility for new-build residential projects up to £25m.
• Manage the complete commercial lifecycle from pre-construction to final accounts.
• Lead procurement activities including tender analysis and awards.
• Manage subcontractor payments, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor costs and prepare financial forecasts with accurate reports.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers and delivery teams to support outcomes.
• Control changes and recover additional costs where applicable.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Proactively resolve issues to drive project performance.

Kenntnisse

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Commercial management

Procurement

Cost control

Negotiation

Financial management

Self-starter

Autonomous work

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Quantity Surveyor – New Build Residential – London

Salary/Package: £400 – £500 per day Outside IR35 | Long-Term Contract

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established business and take ownership of projects valued up to £25m, managing the full commercial lifecycle from pre-construction through to completion.

The successful candidate must come from a main contracting or residential developer background and have a proven track record of independently running projects, taking responsibility for procurement, cost control, commercial reporting, subcontractor management and final accounts.

The client is looking for a self-starter who can operate autonomously, commercially lead projects and work effectively with project delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes. Candidates must have held a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Surveyor, Commercial Manager or similar position in their most recent role.

The position is suited to an experienced freelance Quantity Surveyor who is readily available to start and based within the London area, ideally North London.

Role Overview:

• Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Projects: New-Build Residential
• Location: London – ideally North London
• Project Values: Up to £25m
• Rate: £400 – £500 per day Outside IR35
• Type: Freelance / Contract
• Start: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Taking full commercial responsibility for new-build residential projects valued up to £25m
• Managing the complete commercial lifecycle from pre-construction and procurement through to project completion and final account
• Leading procurement activities, including subcontractor enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
• Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations, claims and final accounts
• Monitoring project costs, preparing financial forecasts and maintaining accurate commercial reports
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
• Working closely with project managers, construction teams, design teams and senior management to support successful project delivery
• Managing change control and ensuring all variations and additional costs are properly assessed and recovered
• Maintaining strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Taking a proactive approach to commercial management, resolving issues independently and driving project performance

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Surveyor, Commercial Manager or in a similar senior commercial position
• Essential experience in new-build residential projects
• Must come from a main contractor or residential developer background
• Demonstrable experience independently commercially managing projects valued up to £25m
• Strong understanding of the full commercial lifecycle, from pre-construction and procurement through to completion and final accounts
• A proven ability to take ownership of projects and lead commercial functions with minimal supervision
• Strong commercial awareness, with excellent negotiation, communication and financial management skills
• A proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to identify and resolve commercial issues independently
• Must be readily available to start
• Based within the London area, ideally North London