Senior Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Cpe London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor in London to join their commercial team. The role involves managing NEC contracts and ensuring efficient project lifecycle compliance. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and substantial experience in major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in major infrastructure or rail projects.
• In-depth understanding of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Experience in proactively managing project change and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer NEC3/4 Option C contracts.
• Secure commercial entitlement, focusing on subcontract position.
• Lead the review and valuation of contractor applications for payment.

Skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong organisational and prioritisation capabilities

Collaborative and strategic mindset

Ability to lead and support team members

Education

Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: London
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team. This role requires strong knowledge of pre- and post-contract commercial management, particularly within the UK rail or major infrastructure sector. You will play a key role in contract administration, supply chain engagement, commercial governance, and cost reporting for a high-profile and complex project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer NEC3/4 Option C contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Secure commercial entitlement, with a strong focus on defending contractual position under the subcontract.
• Lead the review, valuation, and certification of contractor applications for payment in accordance with contract terms.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and the client\'s commercial/project representatives.
• Ensure robust commercial records are maintained and contractual obligations are met.
• Prepare contractual communications and notices, including Early Warning Notices, Compensation Events, and General Correspondence.
• Provide commercial and contractual risk assessments to the wider delivery and commercial teams.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, ensuring transparent and accurate reporting.
• Oversee commercial elements of subcontract procurement, from tender to final account negotiation.

Candidate Profile

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience in major infrastructure or rail projects, ideally within a main contractor or joint venture setting.
• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts (Options A, C, and E essential).
• Proven track record in leading the full suite of cost and contract management duties.
• Experience in proactively managing project change, risk, and financial performance.
• Skilled in negotiating subcontract packages across design, delivery, and commissioning stages.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation capabilities.
• Confident in challenging assumptions and holding suppliers and colleagues accountable.
• Collaborative and strategic mindset, with a long-term view on relationship management.
• Ability to lead and support team members in a fast-paced project environment.
• Comfortable working on-site at least 3 days per week.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent