Senior Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Construction & Property; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property in Swindon is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial health of civil engineering packages from inception through final accounts. You will handle NEC3/NEC4 contracts, CVR, cash flow forecasts and final accounts across heavy earthworks, highways, and infrastructure schemes.

The role requires a proven civils track record in main contracting, NEC contract proficiency, CVR and procurement expertise, and a degree or HND in QS or

Qualifications

• Civils track record in main contracting with exposure to heavy earthworks or highways.
• In-depth NEC3/NEC4 (Option A or B) knowledge and application.
• Strong CVR, procurement, and subcontractor account management skills.
• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial health of civil packages from inception to final accounts.
• Administer contracts, handle early warnings, compensation events and variations.
• Prepare CVRs, cash flow forecasts, and cost-to-complete reports.
• Procure subcontractors, assess payments, and issue notices.
• Value work and negotiate final accounts; identify risks and value opportunities.

Skills

Civils track record

NEC contracts experience

CVR preparation

Commercial management

Subcontractor accounts management

Cost control & forecasting

Education

Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 understanding

Job description

Randstad is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a premier regional civil engineering main contractor in the Swindon area. This role can be tailored for either a competent QS looking to step up or an established Senior QS to take commercial ownership across major heavy earthworks, highways, and infrastructure schemes.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will manage the commercial health of key civil engineering packages from inception through to final accounts. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Contract Administration: Managing standard forms of civil engineering contracts (predominantly NEC3/NEC4), overseeing early warnings, compensation events, and variations.

• Cost Control & Forecasting: Preparing monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasts, cost-to-complete reports, and commercial reconciliations.

• Subcontractor Management: Procuring specialist supply chain partners, assessing monthly payment applications, and issuing formal payment notices.

• Valuations & Final Accounts: Agreement of interim valuations with client commercial teams, tracking scope changes, and negotiating final accounts.

• Risk & Value Management: Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities to protect project margins and drive profitability.

Essential Requirements

• Civils Track Record: Proven experience as a QS or SQS within civil engineering main contracting, with strong exposure to heavy earthworks, highways, or groundworks packages.

• Contractual Expertise: In-depth working knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 Option A or Option B).

• Commercial Acumen: Strong background in CVR preparation, procurement, and managing subcontractor accounts from start to finish.

• Qualifications: Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Civil Engineering.

• Location & Mobility: Centrally located in or commutable to the Swindon region with a full UK driving licence.

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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