Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Construction and Property; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a temporary contract in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role requires proven experience in new build housing and strong contract knowledge. Responsibilities include preparing project costings, managing subcontract procurement, and overseeing interim valuations. Suitable candidates should be available to start immediately and possess relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of common contract forms.
• Must have new build housing experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse project costings and manage expenditure.
• Draft tender and contract documents for subcontract procurement.
• Manage interim valuations and subcontractor payment cycles.
• Identify and manage contract variations and disputes.
• Perform commercial risk and value management.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Education

Relevant qualifications

Tools

JCT

NEC

Job description

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Duration: 3 Months (Temporary Contract)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (Engagement via Umbrella Company, PAYE also available)

Rate: Negotiable Daily Rate

About the Opportunity

We are urgently seeking an experienced and proactive Quantity Surveyor for a 3-month temporary contract to join our busy team based in Newcastle. This is a fast‑paced role ideal for a commercially astute professional available to start immediately and ready to hit the ground running.

Must have new build housing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse project costings, monitoring expenditure, and generating accurate commercial reports, including CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations).
• Manage the subcontract procurement process, including drafting tender and contract documents.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and manage the full subcontractor payment cycle.
• Identify, assess, and value contract variations and manage any contractual claims or disputes.
• Perform commercial risk and value management to identify and develop responses to financial risks.
• Ensure all commercial duties are carried out in accordance with project contracts and company procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a relevant sector (e.g., construction, civil engineering, housing).
• Strong working knowledge of common contract forms (e.g., JCT, NEC).
• Relevant qualifications.

Interested? Send your CV to Rhianna in the Newcastle Office.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.