Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Construction and Property; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a 6+ month contract in Aylesbury. The successful candidate will handle the full commercial lifecycle of projects, manage NEC contracts, and ensure project profitability. Required qualifications include experience in Rail or Civil Engineering and proficiency in NEC3/NEC4 contracts. This is a great opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3-5+ years) as a Quantity Surveyor in Rail or Civil Engineering.
• Proficiency in administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of assigned project sections.
• Drive cost value reconciliation and reporting.
• Administer NEC contracts, managing variations and compensation events.
• Lead procurement and subcontractor management.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment while managing cash flow.
• Identify commercial risks and develop mitigation plans.

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Project liaison

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC contracts administration

Job description

Position

Quantity Surveyor (QS) position available! A client of mine is looking for a Quantity Surveyor (QS) to join their project team based in Aylesbury! This is an excellent opportunity to work on a rail based project working for a Joint Venture!

Location and Contract

Location: Aylesbury, North Chilterns.

Contract: 6+ Month Rolling Contract.

MUST be able to DRIVE

Key Responsibilities (Commercial Ownership)

• Full commercial lifecycle of allocated project sections.
• Financial Control & Forecasting: Drive robust Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and detailed monthly reporting to ensure project profitability is maintained and accurately forecasted.
• Contractual Governance: Administer and interpret NEC3/NEC4 contracts, meticulously managing notices, variations, and complex compensation events to protect the JV’s commercial position.
• Subcontractor Management: Lead the procurement process for key subcontractors, managing the full commercial lifecycle from initial tendering and negotiation through to agreement of final accounts.
• Cash Flow Discipline: Prepare and submit accurate Applications For Payment (AFPs) to the client while rigorously assessing and processing subcontractor applications, ensuring strict cash management.
• Risk & Value Leadership: Proactively identify potential commercial risks (e.g., inflation, scope creep) and develop mitigation plans, actively seeking value engineering opportunities to maximize project returns.
• Project Liaison: Serve as the primary commercial point of contact, collaborating daily with the site engineering team, design partners, and senior management.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience (typically 3-5+ years) operating as a Quantity Surveyor or SQS in Rail, Civil Engineering, or Major Infrastructure.
• Contract Expertise: Proficiency in administering NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4). (non‑negotiable)
• Qualifications: HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Mindset: Exceptional attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, and genuine commitment to site‑based collaborative work.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Application

If you are ready to apply your expertise to the UK's flagship infrastructure scheme, apply today!

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