Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: West Norfolk

Position Type: Full-time / Contract or Perm (Hybrid)

Sector: Civil Engineering & Highways Infrastructure

About the Role

Are you an experienced Commercial professional with a strong track record delivering major highways infrastructure and local road network improvements?

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading principal contractor to secure a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major infrastructure project in West Norfolk. This scheme involves extensive highway construction, complex Section 278 works, major junction tie-ins, and local authority road network connections.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to manage substantial commercial packages, oversee subcontractor accounts, and drive financial control on a high-profile highways development.

Key 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.

Requirements & Qualifications

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

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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