Senior Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks - Freelance

Henley Chase

Derby

On-site

GBP 44,000 - 74,000

Full time

6 days ago
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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.
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