Senior Quantity Surveyor (Freelance)

SearchCo Ltd; Daventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced professional to manage subcontract relationships and oversee tender processes. Responsibilities include issuing sub-contract tender packages, negotiating with suppliers, and managing contract evaluations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the construction sector and excellent communication skills to maintain client and supplier relationships. This position offers the chance to work on high-value projects across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Issuing sub‑contract tender packages.
• Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Attending post tender and pre‑contract meetings.
• Reviewing of contract documents.
• Manage and maintain relationships with established list of supply chain sub‑contractors.
• Assess contract risk.
• Attend internal and external commercial review meetings.
• Submission of client valuations and management of the variation account.
• Management of subcontract accounts from procurement to final account.
• Preparation and assistance with the evaluation and submission of claims for variation works.

Job description

Company Overview

One of the UK's best and busiest Main Contractors with a group turnover of over £1bn. They have developed an impressive number of blue‑chip clients across the UK and on top of that have gained a sterling reputation as a contractor. This reputation has excelled the company into numerous markets including the: Commercial, Industrial and Residential sectors where they have constructed projects valuing from £10m - £100m+.

They are currently in an excellent position with an order book topping £1bn for this year. The company prides themselves in creating and maintaining valuable relationships with both clients and sub‑contractors. This is evident as the company carries out a tremendous amount of repeat business and use many of the same sub‑contractors they have since their early days of trading.

Responsibilities

• Issuing sub‑contract tender packages.
• Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Attending post tender and pre‑contract meetings.
• Reviewing of contract documents.
• Manage and maintain relationships with established list of supply chain sub‑contractors.
• Assess contract risk.
• Attend internal and external commercial review meetings.
• Submission of client valuations and management of the variation account.
• Management of subcontract accounts from procurement to final account.
• Preparation and assistance with the evaluation and submission of claims for variation works.