Senior Quantity Surveyor – Hybrid/Remote, 6‑Month Contract

RG Setsquare; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Umbrella engagement

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

RG Setsquare is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a 6-month temporary contract in the West Midlands. The role is hybrid (70% remote, 30% site or office-based) with an Umbrella engagement at 350–400 per day.

You will lead pre-contract activities, cost planning, feasibility studies, Bills of Quantities, tender documentation and procurement strategy, advising clients and project teams across education, housing, leisure and landscape.

Qualifications

• Strong pre-contract Quantity Surveying experience.
• Consultancy or client-side experience.
• Experience across sectors such as education, housing, leisure or landscape.
• Good knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Experience with cost planning, estimating and procurement.
• Ability to work independently and confidently with clients and stakeholders.
• RICS membership is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Cost planning and estimating.
• Feasibility studies and financial appraisals.
• Preparation of Bills of Quantities.
• Tender and procurement documentation.
• Procurement advice and strategy.
• Contract selection and negotiation.
• Providing commercial advice to clients and project teams.
• Working independently across multiple projects and stakeholders.

Skills

Pre-contract QS experience

Consultancy or client-side

Sector exposure (education housing/le…

JCT contracts knowledge

Cost planning & procurement

Independent work with clients

RICS membership desirable

Job description

RG Setsquare is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a 6-month temporary contract in the West Midlands. The role is hybrid (70% remote, 30% site or office-based) with an Umbrella engagement at 350–400 per day.

You will lead pre-contract activities, cost planning, feasibility studies, Bills of Quantities, tender documentation and procurement strategy, advising clients and project teams across education, housing, leisure and landscape.