Quantity Surveyor
Location: London (Hybrid / Site-based)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 2-3 months initial contract
Day Rate: 300 - 400 / day (Dependent on Experience)
- Outside IR35 Available
We are a leading specialist fa ade contractor with an immediate requirement for an experienced freelance Quantity Surveyor to support our commercial team on a live London project.
This is a hands-on, procurement-focused role . Working closely as a No. 2 alongside a Senior QS, your primary objective will be to take full ownership of subcontract procurement packages, drive output, and significantly relieve workload for the wider team. We need someone who loves the detail and thrives on hitting procurement milestones.
Key ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-End Subcontract Procurement: Manage the full cycle including issuing enquiries, analyzing tender returns, producing detailed comparisons, negotiating terms, and final order placement.
Package Management: Concurrently manage and drive multiple work packages (prior fa ade or cladding experience is highly beneficial).
Materials Coordination: Support the supply chain through to site delivery by tracking key materials against the project programme, liaising with suppliers/subcontractors, and ensuring total alignment with site requirements.
Experience: 3-8 years of QS experience working with either a Main Contractor or a Specialist Subcontractor.
Procurement Strength: Heavy, hands-on subcontract procurement experience is absolutely essential.
Technical Skills: Advanced Excel capability with a sharp eye for detailed tender comparison and analysis.
Team Fit: Comfortable and confident operating in a support/No. 2 capacity within an established commercial team.
To save your time and ours, please note this role is not suitable for:
Senior QSs or Commercial Managers looking to lead projects or operate at a strategic level.
Candidates who prefer high-level oversight and are uncomfortable getting stuck into the granular detail of procurement.
Admin-only procurement profiles or traditional buyers without robust QS commercial grounding.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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