Quantity Surveyor (Temp)

HAYS
London

Job Description

3-month contract role - potential to go permanent - City of London - Senior QS required to start ASAP

Your new company
You’ll be joining a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering one of the most exciting £60m+ projects in the City of London. The organisation is known for its strong pre-construction capability and successful track record on complex, high-value schemes.
Your new role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role during the project’s two-stage pre-construction phase, working under a PCSA. Your responsibilities will focus on:

- Procuring multiple work packages (currently underway)
- Managing pre-construction and prelim packages
- Buying permanent works packages
- Supporting commercial strategy and ensuring smooth progression into Stage 2

This is a contract role requiring someone confident to working autonomously within a high-performing commercial team.
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you will need:

- Strong PCSA experience
- Proven background in two-stage procurement
- Hands-on experience with prelim packages and permanent works package buying
- A solid track record operating within Tier 1 or major contractor environments
- The ability to manage procurement efficiently and drive pre-construction commercial outputs
What you'll get in return
A minimum 3 month contract with a competitive day rate, £300 - £500 per dayThe opportunity to work on a flagship £100m City of London development
A collaborative environment with a respected Tier 1 contractor
The chance to influence key decisions at a critical early stage of the project
What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Posted 2026-05-31

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