Senior Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Construction and Property; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience in water and utilities to lead the commercial strategy on major projects. This freelance position offers a competitive day rate of £500 and allows for a flexible hybrid schedule. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, admin experience with NEC contracts, and a full UK driving license. Apply now to join a dynamic team!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil or utilities projects.
• Proven experience with NEC contracts and familiarity with JCT contracts.
• Full UK driving licence required for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management on water infrastructure projects.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and contract changes.
• Mentor junior staff and attend project meetings.
• Identify project risks and enhance profitability.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract administration

Negotiation

Risk mitigation

Communication

Education

HNC, HND, degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water / Utilities background!

Ready to lead the commercial strategy on major water infrastructure projects? We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our specialist Water services team. This is a freelance role offering a day rate of £500 (inside IR35), based in our client’s Reading and Bracknell offices. You will work a flexible hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE.

Responsibilities

• Drive Commercial Success: Take the lead on commercial and financial management at a project level, preparing accurate cost plans, forecasts, CVRs, and cash flow reports. You will be responsible for submitting client applications for payment and ensuring timely cash collection.
• Master Contract Administration: Oversee all subcontract procurement, from tendering and negotiation to final administration. You will manage contract changes, value and negotiate variations, and administer all claims and compensation events under NEC/JCT contracts.
• Lead and Mentor: Act as a key liaison for clients, subcontractors, and our internal teams. You\'ll attend all project meetings, deliver accurate cost reports, and mentor junior team members to help them develop their skills.
• Mitigate Risk: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks while seeking out opportunities to enhance value. Your sharp commercial acumen will be vital to the project\'s profitability and success.

What We\'re Looking For

• Experience: Several years as a Quantity Surveyor—typically 5+ years—with a background in civil, infrastructure, telecoms, or utilities projects.
• Contract Expertise: Proven experience administering NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4). Knowledge of JCT contracts or the IChemE Burgundy Book is highly desirable.
• Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills; detail-oriented with a strong commercial mindset.
• Qualifications: An HNC, HND, degree, or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Other: Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Offer & Requirements

If you\'re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a leading name in utilities, we want to hear from you! Please apply to this advert.

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 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.

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