Senior QS

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Contract (Outside IR35)
Location: West Midlands (On-site/Hybrid options available)
Contract Length: 6 Months-12 months
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Day Rate: £400-£600 per day based on experience
Start Date: ASAP

Overview:

My client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS) for a 6-12 month contract based in the West Midlands. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in industrial interior fit-outs and construction projects across creative and high-footfall environments.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, design-led organisation with an impressive client portfolio across exhibitions, attractions, theme parks, and shopping centres.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all QS duties across the full project lifecycle from initial costing to final accounts
  * Support tendering processes and contractor selection
  * Lead procurement and manage sub-contractor accounts
  * Provide detailed cost planning, budgeting, and value engineering
  * Monitor project progress against budget and advise on cost risks
  * Prepare accurate valuations and oversee change control processes
  * Work closely with project managers, designers, and site teams to ensure commercial alignment
  * Ensure compliance with contract terms, legal and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on industrial interior fit-out projects
  * Strong track record in construction project delivery, ideally within exhibitions, themed attractions, retail fit-outs, or leisure venues
  * In-depth knowledge of contract management, cost planning, and procurement
  * Ability to work autonomously in a fast-moving, design-focused environment
  * Strong stakeholder communication and commercial negotiation skills
  * Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
  * RICS accreditation is desirable but not essential