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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Reference: 1653577
Illford
Contract or Temp
Closes: 23rd April 2026
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Posted 24th March 2026

Job Description

We are looking to strengthen our Commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor based at Beckton ( East London) with hybrid working available. 
 
You will report directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor and you will be expected to take responsibility for the Commercial Management of Project(s).
 
This role is on a freelance/contract basis.
 
 
Benefits:

  • A competitive day rate
  • Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
  • Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
  • Contribution Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

 
Key responsibilities will include:

  • Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work package
  • Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
  • Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
  • Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary
  • Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation
  • Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
  • Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
  • The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts
  • Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff
  • Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations
  • Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
  • Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
  • Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality

 
About The Candidate:
 
Essential

  • Degree or equivalent
  • Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution
  • Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
  • NEC3 Experience 

Desirable

  • Experience of managing and developing an individual or small team

 
If you are looking for a fantastic career as a Senior Quantity Surveyor and want to work for a forward-thinking Company then apply now with your current updated CV. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.   Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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