Senior Quantity Surveyor

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Northampton

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will support the Project Director in delivering a new build student accommodation, ensuring effective cost control, procurement strategy, and commercial management across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Senior Quantity Surveyors key responsibilities

* Commercial & Cost Management

* Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and forecasts

* Undertake cost reporting with clear variance analysis

* Manage cash flow forecasting and cost value reconciliation (CVR) as required

* Track and control project expenditure against approved budgets

* Procurement

* Lead the procurement of subcontract packages from pre-tender to award

* Prepare tender documentation, pricing schedules, and scopes of work

* Analyse tenders and make commercial recommendations

* Negotiate terms with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve best value

* Ensure packages align with overall procurement strategy and programme

* Contract Administration (JCT)

* Administer contracts under JCT forms (e.g., Design & Build, Standard Building Contract)

* Manage variations, instructions, and change control procedures

* Prepare and assess interim valuations and final accounts

* Handle payment applications, notices, and certifications

* Support dispute avoidance and resolution in line with contract provisions

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will have:

* Minimum of 5 years proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor

* Strong working knowledge of JCT contract suites

* Demonstrable experience in procuring subcontract packages

* Experience working on medium to large-scale projects with knowledge of modular build

* Track record of managing cost control and reporting processes