Highways Infrastructure Quantity Surveyor – Major Project

Randstad Construction and Property; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property in the South West England region is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support a £300m highways project. The role covers earthworks, road widening, a new link road and bridges, with emphasis on cost control and subcontract administration.

You will lead commercial processes, prepare monthly applications, manage change, and collaborate with site teams to maximise value. Relevant highway/Civils experience and professional qualification (MRICS/MCIOB) are desirable.

Qualifications

• Good appreciation of standard forms of contract.
• Exposure on Highways / Heavy Civils projects.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word & Contractual and Cost Management Systems (CEMAR, Oracle).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of construction processes.
• First class time and outcome management skills.
• Professional qualifications such as MCIOB or MRICS, ideally incorporated member, working towards full membership.
• CSCS appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in creating a safe working environment.
• Produce Subcontract documentation including negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and programme.
• Management of subcontract works packages including interim assessments and change management.
• Produce and issue all commercial notices to Client and Subcontractors as required by contract.
• Manage change including Compensation Event Quotations and timely submissions.
• Produce, submit, and agree monthly applications to the Client.
• Liaise with site staff to keep accurate records.
• Produce detailed monthly reports and CVRs as required.
• Maintain a detailed Cost Plan, tracking expenditure and subcontract liabilities.
• Interpret expenditure reports from internal cost systems.
• Attend weekly progress and risk meetings with client and subcontractors.
• Apply Doing the Right Thing to maximise value and profit.
• Assist estimating and bid teams with contractual expertise.

Skills

Highways experience

Stakeholder mgmt

Time management

Commercial awareness

MRICS/M CIOB

Education

Degree in related field

Tools

CEMAR

Oracle

Excel

Word

Job description

Randstad Construction and Property in the South West England region is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support a £300m highways project. The role covers earthworks, road widening, a new link road and bridges, with emphasis on cost control and subcontract administration.

You will lead commercial processes, prepare monthly applications, manage change, and collaborate with site teams to maximise value. Relevant highway/Civils experience and professional qualification (MRICS/MCIOB) are desirable.