Senior Quantity Surveyor - Freelance
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Freelance
Employee type
Contract
Salary
£375 - £400/day
Category
Construction
Job Description
Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – £8m Commercial Refurbishment
🔶 Freelance contract | 12 months | Site-based
An established construction business is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to take commercial ownership of an £8m commercial refurbishment project.
This is a hands-on role covering pre-construction through to completion, with significant externals, roofing, façade and refurbishment works alongside CAT A office fit-out.
🔶 Key responsibilities:
* Review designs and existing conditions to establish the required scope of works
* Build accurate budgets and costs during the pre-construction phase
* Take full commercial control once the project moves into construction
* Prepare tender packages and assess subcontractor returns
* Select and recommend subcontractors and place purchase orders
* Manage variations, valuations, payments and cost reporting
* Review and administer the main contract
* Work closely with the Project Manager and wider site team
🔶 Experience required:
* Senior QS / Commercial Manager background within construction
* Strong commercial refurbishment and externals experience
* Proven knowledge of roofing, façades and building construction
* D&B commercial office / CAT A fit-out experience
* Comfortable being fully site-based and owning the project commercially