Title: Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor (all levels required) Location: Bristol 1 hour Rate: £400 - £475 per day Sector: Tier 1, New Build, Main contracting Start Date: ASAP The Company: Our client is a one of the leading privately owned Tier 1 main contractors in the UK. They are working on a £50m new build Student Accommodation project in Bristol and looking to hire a Senior QS to work as number 2 on the project. Typical duties & responsibilities: To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project. Help to prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company. Assist in-agreeing final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins. Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals. Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations. Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence. To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed. To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control. Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project. Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast. Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Person You will have at least 7 yeards experience as QS Demonstrable experience of working on construction new build projects of at least £15m in value Experience working for a main contractor is essential Commutable to the central Bristol Experience in lhigh rise accommodation projects is beneficial Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals. Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy