Senior Quantity Surveyor

Randstad CPE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure specialist is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage large-scale utilities projects in the Reading region. This high-impact role involves overseeing the commercial health of critical water-based construction projects. Candidates should have extensive experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts and a strong track record in the water or civil engineering sectors. This position offers a hybrid work pattern and competitive rates between £450–£490 per day.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience administering NEC3 or NEC4 contracts within a construction environment.
• Proven track record as a Senior QS within Water, Utilities, or Civil Engineering sectors.
• Strong experience in CVR reporting and managing multi-million-pound project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of complex water infrastructure packages.
• Take ownership of NEC contracts and manage Compensation Events and Early Warning Notices.
• Ensure monthly payment assessments are submitted according to contract timelines.

Skills

NEC Expertise

Financial Acumen

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)

MRICS/MCInstCES (or working towards)

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Water Infrastructure in Reading!

A client of mine is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to join a leading infrastructure specialist delivering a critical water-based construction project in the Reading region. This is a high-impact role managing the commercial health of large-scale utilities projects, including pipelines, pumping stations, and treatment works.

• Rate: £450- £490 per day (Umbrella)
• Location: Reading (Site-based with Hybrid flexibility)
• Work Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days On-Site / 2 Days Working from Home)
• Schedule: 40 Hours per Week | 08:00 AM Start
• Sector: Water Infrastructure / Civil Engineering

The Opportunity: Driving Commercial Excellence

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial management of complex water infrastructure packages. You will be responsible for protecting the project's margin while ensuring all contractual obligations are met under the NEC4 (or NEC3) framework.

Key Responsibilities & NEC Duties

• NEC Contract Administration: Take full ownership of the NEC3/NEC4 contract.
  • Compensation Events (CEs): Identifying, notifying, and quoting for changes in scope.
  • Early Warning Notices (EWNs): Proactively managing the Early Warning register and leading Risk Reduction meetings.
  • Payment Assessments: Ensuring monthly assessments are submitted in accordance with the contract's "Period for Payment."
  • Populating Monthly report (CVR / DES) - Submitting client AFP - Carry out project procurement - Assess supply chain AFP and compiling final account - Costs control and driving up value - Mitigating project risks - Maximising cash collection

Candidate Requirements

• NEC Expertise: Extensive and demonstrable experience administering NEC3 or NEC4 contracts within a construction environment is essential.
• Sector Experience: Proven track record as a Senior QS within the Water, Utilities, or Civil Engineering sectors.
• Financial Acumen: Strong experience in CVR reporting, cash flow forecasting, and managing multi-million-pound project budgets.
• Communication: A professional negotiator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, from site teams to executive management.
• Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) and ideally MRICS/MCInstCES (or working towards).

If you are a Senior QS and looking for a new position please apply here!

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