Senior Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks - Freelance

Henley Chase; Derby; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase in Derby is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major new-build manufacturing facility project in Derby on a freelance basis.

The role will manage all commercial activities, including groundworks, valuations and cost reporting, subcontractor accounts, procurement, and commercial risk across an initial £1m scope with potential £2.5m follow-on works.

Qualifications

• Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong civil engineering and groundworks experience.
• Experience with drainage and foundations on large industrial facilities.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and commercial risks.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of a new-build manufacturing facility.
• Managing commercial groundworks and civil engineering packages.
• Valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting.
• Managing variations, subcontractor accounts and payments.
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages.
• Cost forecasting and budget management.
• Collaborating with project and site teams.
• Managing commercial risks and identifying potential savings.
• Reviewing and agreeing subcontractor accounts.
• Supporting drainage, foundations and related groundworks.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting.

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Freelance

Location: Derby City Centre

Rate: £400 per day (approximately)

Duration: Long-term freelance opportunity

Start: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major new-build manufacturing facility project in Derby.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of a new-build manufacturing facility.
• Managing the commercial aspects of groundworks and civil engineering packages.
• Valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting.
• Managing variations, subcontractor accounts and payments.
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages.
• Cost forecasting and budget management.
• Working closely with the project and site teams.
• Managing commercial risks and identifying potential savings.
• Reviewing and agreeing subcontractor accounts.
• Supporting the delivery of drainage, foundations and associated groundworks.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong civil engineering and groundworks background.
• Experience with drainage and foundations.
• Experience working on new-build industrial, manufacturing or similar facilities.
• Understanding of typical groundworks associated with large industrial sheds.
• Strong subcontractor and commercial management experience.
• Excellent communication skills with clear spoken English.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of the commercial function.

Project Information

• Initial project value: approximately £1m.
• New-build manufacturing facility.
• Further project anticipated within the next 12 months, with an estimated value of £2.5m.
• Opportunity for continued freelance work across both projects.