Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Construction & Property; Crawley; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join a major contractor on a 4-year capital upgrade framework in Crawley, with hybrid working to Central London. The role covers price works, target costs, and baseline budgets from early design through site delivery.

Key duties include NEC Option E and A contract administration, payment applications, variations, cost reporting, and on-site surveys. Split: 2-3 days on site in Crawley and 2-3 days at the Central London office; standard 07:30–17:00.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering required.
• Proven experience as QS in highways, civils or major infrastructure frameworks.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge (Option E and Option A) essential.

Responsibilities

• ECI & pre-construction: price works and establish baseline budgets.
• Contract administration: payments, variations, and cost tracking.
• Procurement & cost control: oversee subcontractors and track daily outputs.
• Cost reporting: detailed cost-to-complete forecasts and alignment with site activities.

Skills

NEC Options

On-site surveys

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Job description

Quantity Surveyor (Highways & Civils Framework)

Location: Crawley / Central London (Hybrid)

Rate: £400 - £450 per day (Outside IR35)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3 - 6 Months+

Project Overview

We are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a major contractor on a newly awarded 4-year capital upgrade framework at Crawley. The multi-million-pound framework covers both landside and airside civil engineering and structural building schemes, including pavement renewals, utility diversions, and terminal enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• ECI & Pre-Construction Commercials: Price works, build target costs, and establish baseline budgets during the early design phase in preparation for site delivery.
• Contract Administration: Manage applications for payment, variations, compensation events, and cost tracking under NEC Option E and Option A contracts.
• Procurement & Commercial Control: Oversee subcontractor procurement, conduct on-site intrusive surveys, and track daily cost outputs to safeguard project margins.
• Cost Reporting: Maintain detailed cost-to-complete forecasts and ensure full alignment between site activities and commercial reporting.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering (BSc / HND).
• Experience: Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor within highways, civils, or major infrastructure frameworks.
• NEC Expertise: Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (specifically Option E and Option A forms).
• Site & ECI Exposure: Comfortable conducting on-site surveys, pricing works from design through to construction, and managing payment applications.

Working Pattern & Logistics

Hours: 07:30 - 17:00 (Standard day shift).

Split Location: 2-3 days on-site at Crawley, 2-3 days at the Central London office. Potential for hybrid working flexibility for the right candidate.

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.