Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Cpe London; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 64,575 - 83,025; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE London is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support major construction projects in Middlesbrough. The role covers cost management, contract administration, procurement, and financial reporting from pre-construction through final account.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a background in rail or major infrastructure environments, with proficiency in NEC/JCT contracts and Excel. This is a contract position with Inside IR35 considerations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience as a QS on construction/infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Experience preparing valuations, CVRs, and final accounts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects from tender to final account.
• Prepare CVRs, payment applications, and financial reports.
• Administer NEC/JCT contracts and variations.
• Support procurement and subcontract management.
• Provide commercial input to project planning and mobilisation.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Control

Contract Administration

Excel

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CEMAR

COINS

Causeway

Job description

Reference: QSNORTHKU
Type: Contract
Position: Quantity Surveyor - Major Construction
Location: Middlesbrough, England
Industry: Engineering
Salary: £350 - £450 per day + Inside IR35

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of construction and infrastructure projects from pre-construction through to final account. The successful candidate will be responsible for cost management, contract administration, procurement, subcontract management, and financial reporting, ensuring projects are delivered commercially, contractually, and in line with business objectives.

The role requires a commercially minded individual with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working within construction, civil engineering, rail or major infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Manage the commercial aspects of allocated projects from tender award through to final account.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
• Prepare monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), applications for payment, and financial reports.
• Manage project cash flow and monitor commercial performance.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.

Pre-Construction Support

• Assist with cost planning, budgeting, and tender reviews.
• Support procurement activities and subcontract package preparation.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, and drawings.
• Assist with value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide commercial input during project planning and mobilisation.

Contract Administration

• Administer contracts in accordance with NEC, JCT, or other standard forms of contract.
• Prepare, assess, and negotiate variations, compensation events, and change control.
• Maintain accurate contract records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and agreement of final accounts.

Procurement & Subcontract Management

• Prepare enquiries and obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Evaluate tenders and support subcontractor selection.
• Prepare subcontract orders and manage subcontractor accounts.
• Assess subcontractor applications and certify payments.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and contractual compliance.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Attend commercial and project meetings.
• Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiations where required.
• Provide commercial advice to operational teams.

Reporting & Governance

• Produce accurate commercial reports in line with company procedures.
• Maintain commercial records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company governance and contractual requirements.
• Support commercial audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree (BSc or MSc) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, civil engineering, rail or infrastructure.
• Good understanding of commercial management and cost control.
• Experience with subcontract procurement and account management.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Experience preparing valuations, variations, CVRs, and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Working towards or holding Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB, MCInstCES).
• Experience working on major infrastructure, highways, rail or major construction.
• Knowledge of NEC4 contracts.
• Experience using commercial management software such as CEMAR, COINS, Causeway, or similar.
• CSCS Professionally Qualified Person Card.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.