Quantity Surveyor

Construction, Property and Engineering; Scotton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for an on-site contract at Marne Barracks, Catterick. The role centers on upstream contract administration under NEC Option C, with responsibility for cost records and negotiations with the Client's QS team.

The position is a 6-month minimum assignment and requires strong commercial experience. Ideal candidates will have a proven Senior QS background in defense, infrastructure, or heavy civil projects, excellent numerical and cost-record skills,

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Quantity Surveyor on defense, infrastructure or heavy civil projects.
• Proven ability to compile and review cost records and CE documentation.
• Strong client-facing communication with the Client's QS team.
• Willingness to be based on-site at Marne Barracks, Catterick, four days a week.

Responsibilities

• Cost Record Management: compile and present open-book cost records to the Client.
• CE Management: proactively manage Compensation Events with Client and Subcontractors.
• Contract Administration: administer NEC contract processes including EWs, CEs and PMIs.
• Valuations & Forecasting: support monthly valuations and forecasting processes.
• Client Engagement: maintain relationships with the Client's commercial team on variations.

Skills

Numerical skills

Cost records accuracy

Client-facing communication

Tools

NEC Option C

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contract / Freelance)

Location: Catterick

Working Pattern: Full-time (5 days per week, minimum 4 days on-site)

Duration: 6 months minimum (potential for extension)

Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on-site at Marne Barracks, Catterick.

Working as part of a wider commercial team under Lead QS Gareth Williams, your primary focus will be upstream contract administration with the Client team. The project operates under an NEC Option C (Open Book / Cost Reimbursable) contract, requiring a strong commercial professional who is confident in compiling, reviewing, and agreeing cost and Compensation Event (CE) records directly with the Client's QS team.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Record Management: Accurately compile and present detailed open-book cost records upline to the Client team.

• Compensation Events (CEs): Proactively manage CEs both upstream (Client-facing) and downstream (Subcontractor-facing).

• Contract Administration: Administer core NEC contract mechanisms, including Early Warnings (EWs), Compensation Events (CEs), and Project Manager Instructions (PMIs).

• Valuations: Assist the lead commercial team with monthly valuations, forecasting, and application processes.

• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Client's commercial team to ensure smooth agreement on accounts and variations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record at Senior Quantity Surveyor level, ideally within defense, infrastructure, or heavy civil engineering projects.

• Contract Expertise: In-depth working knowledge and practical experience with NEC Option C (Open Book) contracts.

• Skills: Strong numerical skills, meticulous attention to detail with cost records, and confident Client-facing communication skills.

• Presence: Willingness and ability to be based on-site at Marne Barracks a minimum of 4 days per week (5 days per week contract).

• Clearance: Ability to meet standard site access requirements for a MOD site.

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.

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