Senior Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Cpe London; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team focusing on rail infrastructure projects. This role offers hybrid working with multiple responsibilities including financial management, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience with NEC contracts. A competitive reward package is on offer, including a company car scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension & Life Assurance

25 days Annual Leave + your birthday off

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven success in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally in civil engineering or rail.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• NEC contract experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial and contractual performance of multiple rail projects.
• Lead on change control and contract administration.
• Conduct procurement processes and develop strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor project costs and prepare monthly commercial reports.
• Manage subcontractor payments and assess compensation events.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contract administration (NEC)

Stakeholder management

Cost management tools

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyors (QS to SQS Level) - Rail Infrastructure
Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid working - office/site and remote mix)
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Sector: Rail / Civil Engineering
Framework: Eastern Routes Partnership (ERP), Eastern Region

About the Role

Are you a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for experienced professionals to join a dynamic commercial team delivering a broad portfolio of rail infrastructure projects.

With flexible hybrid options, you'll take ownership of key commercial functions, supporting project delivery from procurement through to final account - all while helping shape the future of transport infrastructure in the Eastern region.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage the financial and contractual performance of multiple rail projects

• Lead on change control, risk/opportunity management, and contract administration (NEC)

• Conduct procurement processes and develop strong supplier relationships

• Monitor project costs and prepare monthly commercial reports and forecasts

• Manage subcontractor payments and prepare/assess compensation events and claims

• Attend project meetings and site visits, contributing to progress and commercial reviews

• Ensure compliance with internal governance and contract requirements

• Mentor and support junior team members as part of a collaborative, high-performing team

What You'll Need

• Proven success in a Quantity Surveying role (ideally in civil engineering or rail)

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or equivalent experience

• NEC contract experience is essential

• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Proficiency with cost management tools and software

• Membership with RICS or CICES (preferred)

• Understanding of Lean principles (beneficial but not essential)

What's On Offer

• A competitive reward package including:

  • Company Car scheme

  • Private Healthcare

  • Pension & Life Assurance

  • 25 days Annual Leave + your birthday off

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages

• Hybrid working (typically 4 days in the office/site, 1 day from home)

• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

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