Quantity Surveyor

Randstad; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage infrastructure schemes for Southern Water projects in Portsmouth. This role offers hybrid working conditions, commercial control over projects, and opportunities for career development. Join a supportive team that values flexibility in work arrangements while contributing to meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in a civil engineering or utilities environment.
• Comfortable managing costs across multiple live projects.
• Good with systems and commercial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost reporting and forecasting.
• Support procurement and subcontractor management.
• Liaise with Southern Water and internal commercial leads.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Cost management

Understanding of NEC contracts

Client-facing work

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

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Covering Southern Water projects - Hybrid working

Randstad are working with a leading contractor delivering capital works for Southern Water. They’re looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, supporting delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects across the region.

The role

You’ll be working on a portfolio of infrastructure schemes at different stages—supporting project teams with full commercial control from start to finish.

The role includes:

• Managing cost reporting and forecasting
• Supporting procurement and subcontractor management
• Working closely with delivery teams and site managers
• Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Liaising with Southern Water and internal commercial leads
• Mix of home working, site visits and office time (based near Portsmouth)

What we’re looking for

• Quantity Surveying experience in a civil engineering or utilities environment
• Comfortable managing costs across multiple live projects
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts (or similar)
• Water sector experience is ideal but not essential
• Good with systems, commercial reporting, and client-facing work
• Full UK driving licence

Why consider it?

It’s a long-term framework with strong project flow and a supportive commercial structure.

You’ll have flexibility in how you work, and a clear path to develop within a major contractor.

If you're based in the South and want to work on meaningful infrastructure projects without being stuck behind a desk full-time, this is worth discussing.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Construction

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