Role: Quantity Surveyor Company: Residential development Day Rate: Competitive day rate offered (dependent on experience) Location: Berkshire (Office based) Length: Contract role Our client is looking for a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join their ever growing residential team. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a significant role in managing costs and budgets throughout the process of the construction project. Benefits: Independently managing your own project Potential of Temp to Perm position Requirements: Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a strong track record of success Excellent knowledge of cost management principles and practices Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a team environment Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field Must have Residential Developer experienceResponsibilities: Cost control and reporting Contract administration Procurement and tendering Risk management Valuations Payments Site meetings, project team meetings, subcontractor meetings, surveying meetings as required Working closely with contractors, suppliers and clients Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order If you would be interested in hearing more, please apply with a copy of your CV. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business