Senior Quantity Surveyor
Posted 4 days ago by O'Neill & Brennan
£500 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
London
Summary: The role of Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor involves managing the commercial aspects of a £100m mixed-use refurbishment project in Central North London. The position requires expertise in both pre-contract activities and project delivery, with a focus on complex refurbishment environments. This opportunity is ideal for experienced professionals looking to influence a high-profile project from its early stages. The contract is outside IR35 and offers a competitive daily rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the commercial management of the project from early-stage / pre-contract through delivery
- Assist with pre-contract activities, including cost planning, procurement strategy, and package preparation
- Prepare cost plans, forecasts, and commercial reports
- Manage subcontractor procurement, package management, and contract administration
- Support management of subcontractor accounts through to final account
- Identify commercial risks and contribute to mitigation strategies
- Support commercial governance, reporting, and compliance processes
- Build strong working relationships with the wider project and consultant team
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Project or Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Strong background in mixed-use, refurbishment, or cut & carve projects
- Experience across pre-contract and delivery phases
- Ability to manage complex packages within constrained refurbishment environments
- Strong commercial awareness and communication skills
- Background with a main contractor or developer preferred
- Available for a freelance, outside IR35 engagement
Salary (Rate): £500 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Job Description
Role: Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor (Outside of IR35)
Location: Central North London
Project value & type: £100m Mixed-Use Cut & Carve Refurbishment
Contract Rate: £450-£500 per day (Outside IR35)
Employment: Freelance / Long-Term Contract
Duration: 8-12 months (Likely to be ongoing)
Start: ASAP
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The Opportunity
A leading developer-contractor is seeking an experienced Project or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their existing commercial team on a £100m flagship mixed-use cut & carve refurbishment scheme in Central London.
The project is in the early stages and involves a complex refurbishment of an existing structure to deliver mixed-use residential and commercial space. This role will play a key part in both pre-contract activities and project delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Project QS looking to step up, or a Senior QS keen to work on a high-profile, technically challenging cut & carve refurbishment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the commercial management of the project from early-stage / pre-contract through delivery
- Assist with pre-contract activities, including cost planning, procurement strategy, and package preparation
- Prepare cost plans, forecasts, and commercial reports
- Manage subcontractor procurement, package management, and contract administration
- Support management of subcontractor accounts through to final account
- Identify commercial risks and contribute to mitigation strategies
- Support commercial governance, reporting, and compliance processes
- Build strong working relationships with the wider project and consultant team
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Requirements
- Proven experience as a Project or Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Strong background in mixed-use, refurbishment, or cut & carve projects
- Experience across pre-contract and delivery phases
- Ability to manage complex packages within constrained refurbishment environments
- Strong commercial awareness and communication skills
- Background with a main contractor or developer preferred
- Available for a freelance, outside IR35 engagement
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Why Apply?
- Work on a £100m flagship mixed-use cut & carve refurbishment in Central North London
- Outside IR35 contract at a competitive day rate (£450-£500)
- Join the project at an early stage, with genuine influence on commercial setup
- Long-term contract opportunity (8-12 months)
- Strong support from an established and experienced commercial team
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To Apply:
If you are interested in this position or would like to discuss other opportunities, please contact Gareth Jeffrey on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
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