Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS)

Location: Central London

Day Rate: -370 - -400 per day (DOE)

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract (Outside IR35)

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the financial and contractual delivery of premium construction and interior fit-out projects across Central London.

In this role, you will hold full commercial responsibility for high-specification projects, ensuring maximum profitability and strict budget control while maintaining the exceptional standards of quality our clients expect.

About the Projects:

You will be commercially managing complex, high-end schemes that mirror the standards of industry-leading specialist contractor. The portfolio spans:

• High-end commercial and luxury residential interior fit-outs.

• Specialist architectural carpentry and bespoke joinery packages.

• Full-service design and build projects acting as Principal Contractor.

• Complex packages incorporating integrated M&E and high-spec architectural finishes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Management: Oversee the full commercial lifecycle of projects from inception to final accounts, maximizing margin and protecting cash flow.

• Procurement & Subcontractor Management: Lead the procurement of specialist subcontractors (particularly carpentry, joinery, and finishing trades), including scope definition, vetting, and setting up robust contract agreements.

• Variations & Change Control: Identify, price, negotiate, and agree on variations with clients and subcontractors promptly.

• Cost Reporting: Produce accurate monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow forecasts, and commercial reports for the senior management team.

• Contract Administration: Administer main contracts and subcontracts diligently (typically JCT or NEC suites), managing risks, extensions of time (EOTs), and loss and expense claims if required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• A proven track record as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the UK market, specifically handling high-end fit-outs, refurbishment, or specialist joinery/carpentry packages.

• Excellent technical understanding of joinery/fit-out drawings, manufacturing processes, and installation complexities.

• Strong contractual knowledge (particularly JCT forms of contract) and experience operating under a Principal Contractor framework.

• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills to manage high-net-worth clients and main contractors.

• Relevant qualifications (BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience). MRICS is a plus but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Rate: -370 - -400 per day (Depending on Experience).

• IR35 Status: Assessed and confirmed as Outside IR35.

• Location: Based in Central London with a mix of site and office presence.

• Pipeline: Long-term contract opportunity with a steady pipeline of landmark projects.

How to Apply:

If you are a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in high-spec joinery and premium fit-outs, please apply today. Please submit your CV along with a brief overview of the relevant project values and packages you have recently managed.

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.

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