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Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) – Housebuilding

Location: Office-based in Billingshurst, West Sussex, with travel to site in Ashford, Kent, as required
Contract Type: Freelance (minimum 6-month placement)
Salary: £400 per day
Start Date: Immediate

Are you an experienced Housebuilding Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career, or a seasoned Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) seeking a new challenge? My client, a leading housebuilding company, is offering an excellent opportunity to manage the financial and contractual aspects of a large scheme in Ashford, Kent, while working primarily from their office in Billingshurst, West Sussex.

Key Responsibilities:

* Monitor and manage Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and cashflows (in & out).

* Ensure accurate and timely payments to subcontractors and suppliers.

* Attend and contribute to site meetings, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.

* Manage and resolve variations, ensuring subcontractor compliance and quality delivery.

* Conduct financial reporting, providing robust updates to support project delivery.

Additional Context:

This large site is already up and running, and you will be taking over from a previous Senior Quantity Surveyor. The role will primarily involve monitoring and controlling processes, ensuring smooth continuity, and managing ongoing financial and contractual responsibilities to support the successful completion of the project.

What We’re Looking For:

* Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor, within the housebuilding or residential sector.

* Ambition and readiness to step into a Senior QS role, or existing Senior QS experience with a focus on leadership and process management.

* Ability to independently manage all core processes of an SQS role, with a strong focus on monitoring and control.

* Willingness and ability to travel to the site in Ashford as required.

* Immediate availability or ability to start promptly.

* A professional, proactive approach to managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships.

Additional Details:

This freelance position is for an initial period of 6 months, with the potential for extension based on project requirements.

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven QS to step up and take on more responsibility, or for an experienced SQS to join a prestigious project with a supportive, professional team.

How to Apply:

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your availability and relevant experience. We look forward to hearing from you here at AS Solutions