Senior Quantity Surveyor

Construction, Property and Engineering; Sudbury; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a contract role to manage complex underground cable packages on a major infrastructure project in the UK. You will drive value, control costs, and lead a small commercial team in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction, a Quantity Surveying degree, NEC contract knowledge, and seeks Chartered status or is already chartered. Hybrid working with on-site presence in Assington, Suffolk is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a strong construction background.
• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying are essential.
• Strong NEC knowledge and NEC contract administration experience.
• Chartered status with RICS/ICES/CIOB preferred or actively pursued.
• Fast Draft experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs to minimise expenses and maximise value while maintaining quality.
• Oversee underground cable packages including trenching, ducting and HDD.
• Lead sub-contractor and CVR management.
• Prepare procurement, activity and resource schedules.
• Analyse rates, variations and claims, and negotiate settlements.
• Review contract programmes and support delay/disruption planning.
• Mentor a small team of commercial staff for development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC contract administration

Fast Draft

Job description

Are you an experienced commercial professional ready to make a tangible impact on a major infrastructure optimisation project? We have an urgent need for an accomplished Senior Quantity Surveyor to step into a critical, contract role managing complex underground cable packages. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong track record of driving value and managing costs on major civil engineering projects, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your expertise.

Key Details:

• Contract Duration: Starting ASAP and running until 04/04/2027
• Rate: up to £61 per hour / £549 per day (Umbrella)
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35
• Working Pattern: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday with an 8am start
• Location: Hybrid working model requiring 3 days a week on-site at Assington, Suffolk

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Managing costs relating to the project to minimise expenses and enhance value for money while maintaining quality standards
• Overseeing underground cable packages, specifically Trenching, Ducting, and HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling)
• Taking charge of sub-contractor management and CVR management
• Preparing procurement programmes, activity schedules, and resource schedules
• Analysing rates, prices, variations, and compensation events, as well as preparing, submitting, and negotiating claims
• Reviewing complex contract programmes and assisting with the preparation of delay and disruption programmes
• Managing and mentoring a small team of less experienced commercial staff to support their professional qualifications and development

About You:

• You must have 5+ years of experience with a strong construction background
• A BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience is essential
• You must possess strong NEC knowledge and know how to administer an NEC contract
• Ideally, you will be a Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or currently working towards this)
• Previous experience with Fast Draft is highly desirable
• You will possess excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills, with the "edge" to make tough decisions and the "energy" to create momentum

If you have the NEC expertise and construction background required to deliver on this urgent requirement,

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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