Senior QS – Highways Infrastructure (Hybrid/Perm)

Randstad Construction & Property; King's Lynn; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major highways infrastructure project in West Norfolk. The role is full-time with hybrid working, offering oversight of substantial commercial packages, subcontractor accounts, and financial control on a high-profile scheme.

The ideal candidate has proven civil engineering experience, NEC contract knowledge, and a degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering (MRICS/CICES desirable).

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience operating as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, with highways and Section 278 works.
• Contract Knowledge: NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• Qualifications: Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Civil Engineering (MRICS or CICES status is desirable).
• Commercial Skills: Proficient in cost reporting software, Excel, contract law, and change control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Management: Leading contract administration under NEC options, managing project budgets, cash flow forecasting, and monthly CVR submissions.
• Section 278 & Highways Works: Commercial oversight of highway alignment, junction construction, Section 278 agreements, utility diversions, and public highway interfaces.
• Procurement & Subcontractor Management: Drafting enquiry packages, negotiating rates, managing subcontract accounts, assessing payments, and settling final accounts.
• Change Management: Identifying, quantifying, and notifying variations, compensation events, and claims to protect the project's commercial position.
• Client & Stakeholder Interface: Working closely with local authority representatives, design partners, and project delivery teams to ensure contract alignment.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC contracts

Budget control

Cost reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Stakeholder liaison

Change management

Subcontract management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

MRICS/CICES desirable

Tools

Excel

Cost reporting software

Job description

Randstad Construction & Property is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major highways infrastructure project in West Norfolk. The role is full-time with hybrid working, offering oversight of substantial commercial packages, subcontractor accounts, and financial control on a high-profile scheme.

The ideal candidate has proven civil engineering experience, NEC contract knowledge, and a degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering (MRICS/CICES desirable).