Senior QS - #1698060

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