Senior Quantity Surveyor
Posted 1 day ago by CSC Recruitment Ltd
£450 Per day
Outside
Onsite
Tower Hamlets, Greater London
Summary: The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management of subcontract packages on a major residential development in Canary Wharf. This freelance role offers the opportunity to take full commercial ownership of key packages and requires a proactive approach on-site. The position is expected to last approximately 24 months, starting in June. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential or large mixed-use projects and experience with subcontract negotiation and cost management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full commercial management of subcontract packages
- Procurement and subcontract negotiation
- Variations and change management
- Cost reporting and forecasting
- Interim valuations and final accounts
- Client liaison and commercial meetings
- Supporting operational teams to drive margin and performance
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Background with a main contractor or specialist sub-contractor
- Strong residential or large mixed-use project experience
- Confident managing variations and client change
- Able to operate independently on site
- Strong reporting and commercial management skills
Salary (Rate): £450 per day
City: Canary Wharf
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Specialist Sub-Contractor
Location: Canary Wharf (Site Based)
Job Type: Freelance / Contract
Rate: £400–£450 per day (DOE)
Duration: Approx. 24 Months
Start Date: June (Immediate start available)
An established and growing specialist sub-contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a major residential development in Canary Wharf. This is a long-term freelance opportunity on a flagship London scheme, offering stability and the chance to take full commercial ownership of key packages.
The Role
You will be commercially responsible for managing packages from procurement through to final account, working closely with the project delivery team and client representatives. The role is site-based and requires a hands-on, proactive commercial lead.
Key Responsibilities
- Full commercial management of subcontract packages
- Procurement and subcontract negotiation
- Variations and change management
- Cost reporting and forecasting
- Interim valuations and final accounts
- Client liaison and commercial meetings
- Supporting operational teams to drive margin and performance
Requirements
Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor
Background with a main contractor or specialist sub-contractor
Strong residential or large mixed-use project experience
Confident managing variations and client change
Able to operate independently on site
Strong reporting and commercial management skills
Why Apply?
Long-term freelance engagement (circa 2 years)
Competitive day rate (£400–£450)
Major Canary Wharf residential scheme
Strong pipeline of future work
If you are interested in discussing this opportunity — or can recommend someone suitable — please get in touch directly for a confidential conversation.