Quantity Surveyor (Temp)

HAYS
London

Job Description

3-month contract role - potential to go permanent - City of London - Senior QS required to start ASAP

Your new company
You’ll be joining a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering one of the most exciting £60m+ projects in the City of London. The organisation is known for its strong pre-construction capability and successful track record on complex, high-value schemes.
Your new role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role during the project’s two-stage pre-construction phase, working under a PCSA. Your responsibilities will focus on:

- Procuring multiple work packages (currently underway)
- Managing pre-construction and prelim packages
- Buying permanent works packages
- Supporting commercial strategy and ensuring smooth progression into Stage 2

This is a contract role requiring someone confident to working autonomously within a high-performing commercial team.
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you will need:

- Strong PCSA experience
- Proven background in two-stage procurement
- Hands-on experience with prelim packages and permanent works package buying
- A solid track record operating within Tier 1 or major contractor environments
- The ability to manage procurement efficiently and drive pre-construction commercial outputs
What you'll get in return
A minimum 3 month contract with a competitive day rate, £300 - £500 per dayThe opportunity to work on a flagship £100m City of London development
A collaborative environment with a respected Tier 1 contractor
The chance to influence key decisions at a critical early stage of the project
What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
# 4768473
Posted 2026-05-16

Recommended Jobs

Site Manager (Carpentry & Joinery

Henley Chase
London

Site Manager (Carpentry & Joinery Background) Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) Location: London & Home Counties We are looking for a hands-on Site Manager with a strong carpentry …

View Details
Posted 2026-05-15

Science (Chemistry) ECT - Barnet Independent School

Marchant Recruitment
Barnet, Greater London

School Status & Location Sector: Leading Independent School (Molecular Mastery Centre). Borough: Barnet (Outer London). Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026. Th…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-21

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Prospero Group
City of London, Greater London

Are you an experienced Recruitment Consultant ready to take the next step in your career? Prospero Teaching is seeking a high-performing Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our London team and play …

View Details
Posted 2026-05-15

Head of Wholesale Contracts - London/Hybrid (Hiring Immediately)

London

  ​ Job reference 336123 Head of Wholesale Contracts - London/Hybrid Competitive salary plus £4200 car allowance, healthcare 18% annual bonus potential, 27.5 da ys annual leave plus bank hol…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-15

Assistant Store Manager - Carnaby Street

RIXO
London

ABOUT RIXO: A rail of vintage dresses. A London flat. Two best friends who wanted to build the brand they couldn't find. That was 2015. Today, RIXO is six stores across London, New York, and Irela…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-15

Commissioning Officer

Baltimore Consulting
London

Commissioning Officer – Adult Social Care 3 month rolling contract £250-300 per day Inside IR35 (via umbrella) 4 or 5 days per week, flexible Hybrid working – 2 days per week on site South Lond…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-15

Director, Business Development - Digital

TransPerfect
London

Do you want to work for the global leader in the language services and technology industry? Are you interested in helping international brands/organizations find and implement solutions that allow th…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-18

Digital Marketing & AI Transformation Consultant - Manager Level

Singulier
London

Who We Are  Singulier provides strategic and transformation support for private equity-backed companies and established businesses. We work closely with leadership teams to unlock growth, improve…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-15

School Administrator - Wonderful Secondary School - Ealing

Marchant Recruitment
London

Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale We are seeking a highly organised and proactive School Administrator to join a high-performing seconda…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-01

Operational Risk Analyst

Bank ABC
London

Role Overview The Operational Risk Analyst supports the Operational Risk department, in the Bank’s 2nd Line of Defence activities in relation to the management of operational risk across all entit…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-16