Quantity Surveyor

Randstad NV; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Quantity Surveyor at graduate to senior level for projects across North Yorkshire & the North East. The role is permanent and full‑time in Thirsk, with negotiable salary and benefits. You will contribute from takeoff and valuations to final accounts, mentoring junior staff.

A UK driving licence is required and NEC/JCT knowledge is advantageous. Open to ambitious graduates through to senior professionals who can lead major projects and manage commercial aspects across

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
• Strong numerical, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication with a collaborative approach.
• Full UK driving license is required due to regional locations.
• Senior applicants: proven project autonomy and NEC/JCT knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Graduate/Assistant: support commercial management on live contracts.
• Assist with takeoff quantities, cost estimations and tendering.
• Learn monthly valuations, variations and subcontractor payments.
• Build relationships with site teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Senior/Lead: take full commercial responsibility from award to final account.
• Prepare cost control reports, forecasts and cash flow projections.

Skills

Degree/Quals

Numerical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Driving licence

Contract knowledge

Education

Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (Graduate to Senior Level)

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire (Projects across North Yorkshire & the North East)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Negotiable (commensurate with experience) + Benefits

The Role

We are expanding our commercial team and looking for a talented Quantity Surveyor to join us.

We are open to candidates at all experience levels-whether you are an ambitious Graduate looking to kickstart your commercial career, an Intermediate QS ready for your next step, or a seasoned Senior Quantity Surveyor capable of leading major projects and mentoring junior staff.

In this role, you will play a key part in the financial and contractual management of varied construction projects across the region, ensuring commercial success from inception to final accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• For Graduate / Assistant Level:

  • Support the commercial management of live construction contracts.

  • Assist with takeoff quantities, cost estimations, and tendering processes.

  • Learn and assist with monthly valuations, variation assessments, and subcontractor payments.

  • Build strong working relationships with site teams, subcontractors, and clients.

• For Mid to Senior Level:

  • Take full commercial responsibility for assigned projects from award through to final account settlement.

  • Prepare detailed project cost control reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections.

  • Manage procurement, subcontractor accounts, variations, and contractual claims.

  • Provide commercial advice to project directors and mentor junior team members.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Strong numerical, analytical, and negotiation skills.

• Excellent communication skills with a practical, collaborative approach to problem-solving.

• Full UK driving license (required due to regional project locations).

• For Senior applicants: Proven track record of managing construction projects autonomously, with strong contractual knowledge (NEC/JCT).

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.