Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Construction & Property; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join on-site at Marne Barracks, Catterick. The role focuses on upstream contract administration under NEC Option C, requiring meticulous cost records and proactive CE management.

You will work with the Client team and lead commercial activities, including valuations and forecasting, while maintaining strong client relationships and overseeing cost control for open-book projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on defense/infra/heavy civil projects.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC Option C Open Book contracts.

Responsibilities

• Accurately compile and present open-book cost records to the Client team.
• Proactively manage Compensation Events with Client and Subcontractors.
• Administer NEC contract mechanisms: Early Warnings, Compensation Events, PMIs.
• Assist with monthly valuations, forecasting, and application processes.
• Maintain strong client relationships to ensure agreement on accounts and variations.

Skills

NEC Option C

Client-facing communication

Numerical skills

Valuations

Job description

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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