Highways Infrastructure Quantity Surveyor – Major Project

Randstad CPE; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is assisting a major Tier 1 contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for an infrastructure division, supporting a £300m highways project in South West England. You will manage subcontract packages, cost plans, CVRs and compensation events to maximise value and profit.

The role requires highways/high Civils experience, strong IT skills (Excel, Word, CEMAR, Oracle) and professional qualifications such as MCIOB or MRICS (Desirable). CSCS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and/or experience in Commercial/Quantity Surveying.
• Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS (Desirable).
• CSCS card held.
• Experience in highways/high Civils required.

Responsibilities

• Promote site safety and safe working environment.
• Produce Subcontract documentation including terms, prices and programme.
• Manage subcontract works packages, interim assessments and change control.
• Issue commercial notices to the client and Subcontractors as required by contract.
• Submit monthly applications in line with contract requirements.
• Maintain site records and liaise with operations/engineering staff.
• Prepare and maintain detailed CVRs and cost plans.
• Interpret expenditure reports and cost analyses.
• Attend weekly progress and risk reduction meetings with client and subcontractors.
• Support estimating and bid teams with contractual input.

Skills

Subcontract management

Cost control

CVR reporting

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS/MCIOB (Desirable)

Tools

Excel

Word

CEMAR

Oracle

Job description

Randstad CPE is assisting a major Tier 1 contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for an infrastructure division, supporting a £300m highways project in South West England. You will manage subcontract packages, cost plans, CVRs and compensation events to maximise value and profit.

The role requires highways/high Civils experience, strong IT skills (Excel, Word, CEMAR, Oracle) and professional qualifications such as MCIOB or MRICS (Desirable). CSCS is preferred.