Senior Quantity Surveyor

 Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – High-Rise Project | Cardiff 🚧

Location: Cardiff, UK
Contract Type: Freelance
Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable
Project Duration: Ongoing
Day Rate: Competitive Daily Rate

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a landmark high-rise development in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional to play a key role in the successful delivery of a major city-centre scheme.

You will be overseeing the full commercial lifecycle of the project, working closely with the project management and site teams, and reporting directly to the Commercial Director. The ideal candidate will be confident managing complex packages on high-value schemes and thrive in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost management on a large-scale high-rise residential/mixed-use development

• Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering, and contract negotiation

• Monitor project budgets, valuations, and variations

• Prepare and submit monthly cost reports and final accounts

• Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure commercial goals are met

• Ensure compliance with contract terms and manage risk and opportunity effectively

• Provide mentorship and oversight to junior QS staff (if applicable)

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on high-rise or major residential/commercial projects

• Strong knowledge of UK construction contracts (JCT/D&B)

• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-million-pound packages

• Excellent cost control, reporting, and negotiation skills

• Self-motivated, reliable, and comfortable working independently

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline

• Chartership (MRICS) preferred but not essential