Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Construction and Property; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car allowance

Private medical insurance

Matched pension up to 8%

Flexible/hybrid working

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Retail discount portal

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Southern regional unit in Southampton. You will drive commercial performance from tender through final account, manage subcontractor relationships, and ensure value engineering and risk management on NEC/JCT projects.

The initial scheme is a £30 million steel framed warehouse and offices; you will procure packages, support site delivery, and report monthly CVRs and cash-flow.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract.
• Excellent Excel skills and numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of live projects, ensuring NEC/JCT compliance.
• Prepare monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconcilations), forecast updates, and financial reports.
• Oversee procurement of trade packages, tender evaluations, negotiations, and formal appointments.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including variations, progress payments, and final accounts.
• Work closely with the site project delivery team to identify commercial risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure timely applications for payment and proactive cash flow management.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree/HND in QS

RICS accreditation

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Southampton

Position: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Car / Car Allowance + Extensive Benefits

About The Company

They are a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering, and fit-out contractor. They deliver high-profile projects across key sectors, including health, education, highways, justice, and defence. Their people are at the heart of their success and they foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where innovation thrives, safety comes first, and career development is prioritized.

Tier 1 Contracting working on a range of negotiated and framework opportunties across the South Coast up to £50 million in value on JCT and NEC forms of contract.

The Role

They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Southern regional business unit based out of the Southampton office.

Working on exciting building and infrastructure projects across the region, you will manage commercial performance from tender to final account. You'll drive maximum financial value, manage commercial risk, and maintain strong subcontractor and client relationships.

Initial scheme is a £30 million steel framed warehouse and office building near Southampton on NEC4 form of contract. Procurement and then move onto site and manage through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of live projects, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations (NEC/JCT).
• Prepare and issue monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), forecast updates, and financial reports.
• Oversee procurement of trade packages, conducting tender evaluations, negotiations, and formal appointments.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including variations, progress payments, and final accounts.
• Work closely with the site project delivery team to identify commercial risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure timely applications for payment and proactive cash flow management.

What They Are Looking For

Qualifications: Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (RICS accreditation is desirable).

Experience: Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.

Contract Knowledge: Strong, working knowledge of main standard forms of contract (particularly NEC and JCT).

Skills: High numerical accuracy, sharp commercial acumen, excellent negotiation capabilities, and proficient Excel skills.

Clearance: Ability to undergo standard pre-employment checks, including BPSS clearance where required for specific sector schemes.

What They Offer

• Competitive Salary & Company Car / Car Allowance.
• Holiday: 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (option to buy/sell days) plus long-service leave.
• Pension: Matched employer contributions up to 8%.
• Healthcare: Private Medical Insurance (with options to add family members).
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible/hybrid working arrangements where practical.
• Development: Funded professional membership fees (e.g., RICS) and structured career progression paths.
• Volunteering: 2 paid volunteering days per year.
• Extras: Cycle to Work scheme, retail discount portal, health cash plan, and Employee Assistance Programme.

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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