Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Construction and Property; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take on a site-based role in Middlesbrough, working with the Site Manager and Project Manager to own commercial outcomes on local schemes from procurement through final accounts.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years post-graduate experience, with a proven track record on healthcare projects and strong knowledge of JCT D&B and NEC contracts. Familiarity with Viewpoint 4P is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of post-graduate commercial experience in main contracting.
• Experience delivering healthcare projects (NHS/private clinics) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of JCT Design & Build and NEC contracts.
• Experience using Viewpoint 4P or similar document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main on-site commercial contact, managing financial performance with the Site Manager and Project Manager.
• Lead cost control, CVRs, WIP valuations, and monitor live margins against tender allowances.
• Produce cash flow projections and manage client payment applications.
• Monitor preliminaries, staffing and labour allowances against budgets.
• Prepare schedules, perform BoQs, and manage subcontractor procurement from tender to award.
• Administer JCT D&B and NEC contracts on site.
• Utilize Viewpoint 4P for document control and project correspondence.

Skills

Commercial acumen

On-site construction experience

Healthcare project experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

CSCS Card

Tools

Viewpoint 4P

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Middlesbrough

Duration: Full-time / Permanent

Salary/Rate: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to step into a position on site in Middlesbrough. Working alongside a Site Manager and Project Manager within a tight-knit delivery team, you will take full commercial ownership of local schemes from procurement through to final accounts.

This role is ideal for a commercially sharp QS with 5-8 years of post-graduate experience, particularly those with a proven track record delivering projects within live healthcare environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Leadership: Serve as the main commercial contact on site, managing financial performance alongside the Site Manager and Project Manager.

• Cost Control & Reporting: Lead Monthly Cost-Value Reconciliations (CVRs), manage Work in Progress (WIP) valuations, track profit & loss, and monitor live margins against tender allowances.

• Cash Flow & Forecasting: Produce accurate cash flow projections, monitor project expenditure, and manage client applications for payment.

• Preliminaries & Resources: Monitor site preliminaries, staffing, and labour allowances against baseline budgets.

• Procurement & Estimating: Prepare schedules, carry out detailed material take-offs, prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and manage subcontractor procurement from tender through to award.

• Contract Administration: Administer standard contracts with strong expertise in both JCT Design & Build and NEC contract suites.

• Document Management: Utilize Viewpoint 4P for document control, commercial records, and project correspondence.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 5 to 8 years of post-graduate commercial experience within main contracting.

• Sector Expertise: Prior experience working within healthcare environments (NHS / private clinics / refurbishments or new builds) is highly desirable.

• Contract Knowledge: Deep understanding and practical application of JCT D&B and NEC contracts.

• Document Control Systems: Hands-on experience using Viewpoint 4P (or equivalent document management platforms).

• Education & Certifications:

  • Degree / Further Education qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.

  • Valid CSCS Card.

  • SMSTS or SSSTS certification preferred.

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.