Senior Quantity Surveyor
Posted 1 day ago by We Are Footprint
£400 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Quantity Surveyor role offers a long-term freelance opportunity with a leading regional new build contractor in Manchester. The position involves full commercial responsibility for multiple new build projects, focusing on cost control, forecasting, and subcontract management. The contractor is known for its supportive environment and a solid pipeline of residential and commercial schemes. Candidates should possess significant experience in the new build contracting sector and strong commercial acumen.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the commercial management of multiple new build schemes across Manchester
- Prepare and manage budgets, valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Lead on subcontract procurement and negotiation
- Provide accurate cost reports and financial updates to senior management
- Work closely with project teams to deliver successful, profitable projects
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the new build contracting sector
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (JCT experience preferred)
- Excellent organisational, communication, and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple live projects concurrently
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar
Salary (Rate): £400 daily
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Senior Quantity Surveyor – £400 per day (Freelance / Ongoing Contract)
Location: Manchester & Surrounding Areas
Company: Leading Regional New Build Contractor
Are you a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a long-term freelance opportunity with a respected regional contractor? We’re working with a leading new build specialist who is looking for an experienced professional to oversee a range of exciting new schemes in and around Manchester on an ongoing basis.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take full commercial responsibility for multiple new build projects, ensuring strong cost control, accurate forecasting, and effective subcontract management. You’ll be joining a supportive and forward-thinking contractor with a solid pipeline of residential and commercial schemes across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the commercial management of multiple new build schemes across Manchester
- Prepare and manage budgets, valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Lead on subcontract procurement and negotiation
- Provide accurate cost reports and financial updates to senior management
- Work closely with project teams to deliver successful, profitable projects
Requirements
Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the new build contracting sector
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (JCT experience preferred)
Excellent organisational, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple live projects concurrently
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar
What’s on Offer
£400 per day (Outside IR35, depending on experience)
Ongoing freelance role with consistent workload across Manchester
Opportunity to work with a well-established, reputable regional contractor
If you’re a confident and commercially astute QS looking for stability, autonomy, and a strong project pipeline — we’d love to hear from you.