Quantity Surveyor

Freelance Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS Location: Catterick, North Yorkshire (Site-Based at Marne Barracks) Duration: 3 - 6 Months Rate: £450-£500 per day umbrella (no LTD) Commitment: Full-time (Minimum 4 days per week on-site) We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major defense infrastructure project at Marne Barracks. Working as a key part of a wider commercial team, your primary focus will be driving subcontract procurement to ensure project milestones are met with precision and commercial integrity. Key Responsibilities Procurement Management: Issuing ITT (Invitation to Tender) documentation to the supply chain. Commercial Analysis: Analyzing quotes, undertaking detailed measure checks, and conducting tender comparisons. Negotiation: Leading tender discussions and negotiations with subcontractors to ensure value for money and technical compliance. Documentation: Drafting formal subcontract order documentation. Reporting: Compiling accurate internal and external procurement reports for senior stakeholders. Candidate Requirements Proven experience as a QS or Senior QS within the construction or civil engineering sectors. Strong background in subcontract procurement and supply chain management. High level of proficiency in measurement and cost analysis. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the site, candidates must be eligible for (or currently hold) relevant security clearance to work on a military installation.If you are interested, please send your CV to Rhianna in the Newcastle office. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business