Job Description:

Senior / Lead Quantity Surveyors – Commercial Refurbishment & Fit-Out – Central London & South London

Salary/Package: £450 – £500 per day Outside IR35 | Freelance / Temp-to-Perm

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a well-established principal contractor who are looking to appoint multiple experienced Senior and Lead Quantity Surveyors to support a number of major commercial refurbishment, fit-out and cut-and-carve projects in Central and South London.

The business has a strong pipeline of substantial projects, with current requirements ranging from approximately £10m to £50m+, providing opportunities for experienced Quantity Surveyors to take significant commercial responsibility across complex refurbishment and fit-out schemes.

The successful candidates will join established project teams and will be responsible for the commercial management of projects from procurement through to completion, working closely with project management, construction and senior commercial teams.

These are excellent opportunities for experienced Senior or Lead Quantity Surveyors with a strong background in commercial refurbishment, fit-out or cut-and-carve projects, looking to secure a long-term freelance or potential temp-to-perm position with an established contractor.

Role Overview:

• Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Lead Quantity Surveyor
• Projects: Major Commercial Refurbishment / Fit-Out / Cut-and-Carve Projects
• Location: Multiple (Central & South London)
• Project Values: Approximately £10m – £50m+
• Rate: £450 – £500 per day Outside IR35
• Type: Freelance / Temp-to-Perm
• Start: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Taking commercial responsibility for major commercial refurbishment, fit-out and cut-and-carve projects
• Managing the commercial lifecycle from procurement and subcontractor engagement through to final account
• Preparing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
• Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations, claims and final accounts
• Monitoring project costs, forecasting expenditure and maintaining accurate commercial reporting
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
• Working closely with project managers, construction teams, design teams and senior management to ensure successful commercial delivery
• Managing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Supporting the wider commercial team and providing commercial leadership where required

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Lead Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor or principal contractor environment
• Essential experience in commercial refurbishment, fit-out and/or cut-and-carve projects
• Previous experience must have been gained on the main contractor side
• Experience commercially managing projects of £10m+ value
• Strong understanding of the full commercial lifecycle, including procurement, cost control, change management, reporting and final accounts
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to take ownership of projects and operate autonomously while working effectively within a wider project team
• Available to work on a freelance basis, with potential for the position to become permanent

If you're a Senior or Lead Quantity Surveyor with strong main contractor experience across commercial refurbishment, fit-out or cut-and-carve projects, and are looking for a major project opportunity paying £450 - £500 per day Outside IR35, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed)

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation