Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Construction & Property; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial ownership on a Middlesbrough site, from procurement through final accounts. The role collaborates with a Site Manager and Project Manager within a tight delivery team and targets healthcare project delivery.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years post-grad experience in main contracting, with proven NHS/private clinic project exposure, strong JCT D&B and NEC contract knowledge, and hands-on use of Viewpoint

Qualifications

• 5-8 years post-graduate commercial experience in main contracting.
• Proven track record in healthcare environments (NHS/private clinics/refurbishments/new builds).
• Deep understanding of JCT Design & Build and NEC contracts.
• Hands-on with document control systems, especially Viewpoint 4P.

Responsibilities

• Commercial leadership on site managing financial performance with Site/Project Manager.
• Lead CVRs, WIP valuations, P&L tracking and margin monitoring.
• Produce cash flow projections and manage client applications for payment.
• Monitor preliminaries, staffing and labour allowances against budgets.
• Prepare schedules, BoQs, and manage subcontractor procurement from tender to award.
• Administer contracts with JCT D&B and NEC suites.
• Utilise Viewpoint 4P for project documentation and records.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Cost control

Reporting

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

CSCS Card

SMSTS/SSSTS

Tools

Viewpoint 4P

Job description

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.