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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 350 - 400 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Northampton, West Northamptonshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

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

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