Senior Quantity Surveyor — Bid & Commercial Lead (Contract)

Project Freelance; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Freelance in Mansfield is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contract) to support a busy bid project through to Christmas. The role involves commercial support on bespoke contracts and non-standard measurement methods, working with the existing commercial team to ensure timely tender submissions.

The ideal candidate will have proven QS experience, strong contractual skills, and the ability to manage cost reporting and risk. Immediate start and office-based in Mansfield are expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong commercial and contractual management capabilities.
• Experience supporting tenders, bids or pre-construction activities.
• Ability to understand bespoke forms of contract.
• Strong cost management, estimating and commercial reporting experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently from day one.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support on a live bid project.
• Review and interpret bespoke contract documentation.
• Prepare cost estimates, valuations and commercial submissions.
• Assist with commercial risk management and contract administration.
• Support tender and bid activities from a commercial perspective.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to meet project and submission deadlines.
• Ensure accurate commercial reporting and documentation throughout the bid process.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract management

Tender support

Cost estimation

Commercial reporting

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Education

MRICS (or working towards)

Job description

Project Freelance in Mansfield is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contract) to support a busy bid project through to Christmas. The role involves commercial support on bespoke contracts and non-standard measurement methods, working with the existing commercial team to ensure timely tender submissions.

The ideal candidate will have proven QS experience, strong contractual skills, and the ability to manage cost reporting and risk. Immediate start and office-based in Mansfield are expected.