Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor

Kenna Recruitment Ltd • Stratford, Greater London • Posted June 27, 2026

About the Role

We are currently working with an established main contractor who have just been appointed on a 40 storey residential new build project in London and are looking for a Senior QS to lead the project with a team beneath team. The project is running for the next 3 years so you are joining the scheme from the early stages and will see it through to final accounts.

Duties will include:

* Lead the commercial management the new-build project

* Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting

* Procure and commercially manage subcontractor package

* Prepare valuations, variations, applications for payment, and final account

* Monitor project costs, risks, and opportunities to maximise profitability

* Produce monthly CVRs and commercial reports

* Manage contractual matters and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships

* Support the project team in delivering programme, cost, and quality o...