6 lead quantity surveyor jobs found

Role: Senior / Project Quantity Surveyor Location: Leeds (3 days on-site / 2 days remote) Contract Type: 3-Month Initial Contract Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: ASAP The Opportunity We are looking for a heavy-hitting Senior or Project Quantity Surveyor to take the lead on a high-profile 13-story residential block in the heart of Leeds. This project is currently in its critical early stages, requiring a sharp commercial mind to drive procurement and establish robust cost management processes. This is a high-autonomy role reporting directly to the Commercial Director . If you are a seasoned pro who doesn't need hand-holding and thrives in a fast-paced site environment, this is a lucrative opportunity to add a major residential landmark to your portfolio. Key Responsibilities Procurement: Leading the procurement of sub-contractor packages during the early stages of the build. Valuations: Managing monthly valuations and ensuring accurate cash flow...

Quantity Surveyor - Highways - Freelance - Immediate Start - Up to £600 (Inside IR35) Your new company You'll be joining a major infrastructure project team delivering a significant highways improvement scheme in the Gloucestershire region. The programme includes junction redevelopment, new slip roads and route widening. Your new role As a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take the lead on commercial management for key civil engineering work packages. You will oversee cost control, forecasting, subcontract management, change processes and NEC-based contract administration. Working closely with engineering and delivery teams, you'll ensure financial governance and support the successful execution of this Highways Infrastructure Scheme. What you'll need to succeed You'll need proven experience as a Senior QS within highways or major civil engineering projects, strong NEC contract knowledge and the ability to operate autonomously in a freelance capacity....

FREELANCE Quantity Surveyor role, MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR Your new company You'll be working with a respected main contractor delivering complex projects across the built environment. They are currently in the final stages of a scheme that was originally expected to be straightforward but has since developed delays, claims, and commercial pressures. With the project approaching its close, they require an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who can step in immediately and take full commercial control to drive the job over the finish line. Your new roleYou will take the lead on all commercial and contractual aspects of the project, ensuring it is closed out efficiently, accurately, and profitably. Key responsibilities include: Managing and negotiating claims Handling delay analysis and associated commercial impacts Closing down the project and finalising the account Identifying, managing, and mitigating commercial and contractual risks Managing client relationships and...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor - Southampton Freelance Senior Quantity SurveyorLocation: Southampton Contract Length: Initial 6+ months Rate: £400-£450 per day Engagement: Ltd Company or PAYE only (NO CIS) A well-established regional contractor with a strong presence across the South Coast is looking to bring in a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial side of a £10 million public sector, commercial and leisure refurbishment project in Southampton. The project is entering a key pre-construction and procurement phase, and you'll play a hands-on role in shaping the commercial approach before supporting the scheme as it progresses on site. This is a 6/7 -month contract position, with regular site involvement required, alongside hybrid working flexibility depending on workload and project needs. About the ProjectThe scheme is a large-scale commercial refurbishment, involving significant pre-construction input, trade procurement, and phased delivery. The project demands strong...

Quantity Surveyor (Hybrid) needed in Manchester, £250-400 per day PAYE - Reference: 000A FA9C / 1 • Support the development, budgeting, procurement and cost planning of projects from Strategic Definition through technical design, providing expert cost, risk and commercial input into scope briefs, strategies, tendering and contract documentation.• Lead robust cost management during property construction RIBA end to end stages, including valuation, change control, contract advice, final accounts and post occupancy contributions to ensure project performance, value and compliance.• Prepare, manage and administer contract documentation, insurance requirements and preconstruction information• Manage contract valuations, variations, interim payments and final account agreement• Support the co-ordination of completion, snagging defect inspections and provide initial advice on claims and client liabilities.• Engage with external professional services;• Attend monthly site visits to...

Project Quantity Surveyor / Project Lead Location: Waterloo, London (Office-based with site visits) Start Date: Immediate The Role We are looking for a proactive, high-energy Senior / Project Quantity Surveyor who does more than just "count the costs." We need a driver-someone who can take a project by the horns, manage design teams, and ensure delivery from inception to completion. You won't just be sitting behind a spreadsheet; you'll be leading client meetings, managing the tender process, and navigating the nuances of JCT contracts. This role is perfect for a professional with 5+ years of experience who thrives in the 1m- 15m project bracket and wants to be a pivotal part of a growing team. What You'll Be Doing Procurement Lead: Managing the procurement of both Main Contractors and specialist Design Teams. Project Driving: Taking an active role in "project managing" your schemes to ensure momentum. Tender Management: Running the end-to-end...