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