Commercial Lead / Senior Quantity Surveyor - High-Rise Residential

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Contract: 6 Months Initial (Strong Potential for Extension)

Pay Structure: Day Rate Only (Inside IR35 or CIS)

Start Date: ASAP

Project Phase: Live Project - Currently in Procurement Phase

A Tier 1 main contractor is seeking a heavy-hitting Commercial Lead / Senior Project Quantity Surveyor to take immediate ownership of a major high-rise residential tower scheme. The project is live and currently entering its procurement stage, requiring a strong commercial operative with deep experience across both full pre-construction and post-construction management.

Mandatory Requirements

• Tier 1 Background: Extensive, direct experience working with Tier 1 Main Contractors is essential.

• High-Rise Resi Track Record: Verifiable portfolio of delivering high-rise residential tower developments.

• Full Pre- & Post-Construction Experience: Proven expertise taking projects from early procurement, package scoping, and subcontract awards right through to site execution, CVRs, variations, and final accounts.

• Contractual Fluency: Deep, practical working knowledge of JCT Design & Build (D&B) contracts.

• CV Stability & Metrics: Demonstrated long stints with Tier 1 employers OR a proven track record of managing reliable commercial numbers on complex residential schemes.

Role Details

• Duration: 6-month initial engagement with strong potential for extension.

• Engagement: Day rate only - operating strictly Inside IR35 or via CIS.

• Availability: Immediate start required.

Important Application Notice

Strict criteria applies. Please do not apply if you do not meet all mandatory requirements above (Tier 1 background, JCT D&B, high-rise resi, and end-to-end pre/post-construction experience). Incomplete or non-matching applications will not be considered.

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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