Senior Quantity Surveyor

Randstad CPE; King's Lynn; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major highways infrastructure project in West Norfolk. The role focuses on commercial leadership, budget control, and NEC contract compliance to deliver a high-profile scheme.

Requirements include proven highways QS experience, NEC3/NEC4 knowledge, and a degree in QS or Civil Engineering. The role supports hybrid working and offers contract or permanent arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering, with highways and Section 278 works.
• Familiarity with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts and cost control processes.
• Relevant degree in QS, Civil Engineering, or Commercial Management; MRICS/CICES desirable.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Management: oversee contract administration under NEC options, budgets, cash flow, and CVR submissions.
• Section 278 & highways works: commercial oversight of alignment, junction builds, diversions, and public interfaces.
• Procurement & subs: draft enquiry packages, negotiate rates, manage subcontract accounts and final accounts.

Skills

Highways contracts

NEC3/NEC4

Cost reporting

Subcontract management

Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

Cost reporting software

Excel

Job description

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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