Senior Quantity Surveyor

Construction, Property and Engineering; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in Chelmsford seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial and contractual aspects of groundworks projects. The successful candidate will have experience in managing budgets and delivering complex infrastructure projects effectively. This role offers a competitive day rate, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Car allowance

Opportunities for career progression

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying focused on Groundworks and Commercial buildings.
• Strong knowledge of NEC or similar forms of contract.
• Proven track record of managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the commercial and contractual aspects of civil engineering projects.
• Preparing, reviewing, and managing cost plans, valuations, and variations.
• Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks - Essex

We're on the lookout for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a passion for delivering groundworks projects to join a dynamic team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Overseeing the commercial and contractual aspects of civil engineering projects, particularly focused on highways and infrastructure.

• Preparing, reviewing, and managing cost plans, valuations, and variations.

• Collaborating closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure financial efficiency across the lifecycle of each project.

• Ensuring compliance with contract terms, risk management, and procurement strategies.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in quantity surveying, with a strong focus on Groundworks and Commercial buildings

• Proven track record of managing budgets and delivering complex infrastructure projects on time and within budget.

• Strong knowledge of NEC or similar forms of contract.

• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field (MRICS preferred but not essential).

Why Join Us?

• Work with a forward-thinking and collaborative team on landmark infrastructure projects.

• Competitive day rate and car allowance

• Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development.

• Supportive work culture with a focus on innovation and integrity.

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.

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