FL - SQS

Senior Quantity Surveyor Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor Client Type: Main Contractor Contract Length: 2 Years (potential for extension) Rate: £500 per day (Ltd / Outside IR35) Location: London (Zone 2) Start Date: ASAP The Opportunity A leading main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on a 2-year freelance contract. Operating across complex, high-value construction projects, this is a senior-level commercial role offering excellent day rates for a commercially astute individual ready to hit the ground running. Key Responsibilities * Take full commercial ownership of one or more major construction projects * Lead and mentor junior commercial staff including QS and assistant QS * Manage subcontractor procurement, appointment and account management end-to-end * Produce and present detailed cost reports, forecasts and CVRs to senior management * Drive change management and variation processes, maximising commercial recovery * Negotiate and settle final accounts with subcontractors and employers / clients * Support bid and tender activity where required * Maintain contractual awareness and advise the project team on commercial risk and opportunity Requirements * Significant experience as a Quantity Surveyor within main contracting, with strong senior-level exposure * Demonstrable ability to manage complex projects and large subcontractor packages * Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent discipline * MRICS qualified (preferred) * In-depth knowledge of JCT, NEC or other standard forms of contract * Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and protect project margin * Confident communicator with the ability to engage at all levels including client and board * Must be able to operate via a limited company (Ltd) – outside IR35 What's on Offer * £500 per day – Ltd / Outside IR35 * 2-year contract with potential for extension * High-profile, complex projects with a reputable main contractor * Senior role with genuine autonomy and responsibility