Senior Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Construction and Property; Swindon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor for a premier regional civil engineering main contractor in the Swindon area. This role can be tailored for either a competent QS looking to step up or an established Senior QS to take commercial ownership across major heavy earthworks, highways, and infrastructure schemes.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will manage the commercial health of key civil engineering packages from inception

Qualifications

• Experience as a QS/SQS within civil engineering main contracting.
• Strong exposure to heavy earthworks, highways or groundworks.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts (Option A or B).
• CVR preparation, procurement and subcontractor accounts management.
• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Civil Engineering.
• Located near Swindon with full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Contract Administration: Managing standard forms of civil engineering contracts, overseeing early warnings, compensation events and variations.
• Cost Control & Forecasting: Preparing monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasts, cost-to-complete reports and commercial reconciliations.
• Subcontractor Management: Procuring specialist supply chain partners, assessing monthly payment applications and issuing payment notices.
• Valuations & Final Accounts: Agreement of interim valuations with client teams, tracking scope changes and final accounts.
• Risk & Value Management: Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities to protect margins.

Skills

Civil engineering

NEC contracts

CVR preparation

Subcontractor management

Final accounts

Risk & value management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering

Job description

Randstad is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a premier regional civil engineering main contractor in the Swindon area. This role can be tailored for either a competent QS looking to step up or an established Senior QS to take commercial ownership across major heavy earthworks, highways, and infrastructure schemes.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will manage the commercial health of key civil engineering packages from inception through to final accounts. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Contract Administration: Managing standard forms of civil engineering contracts (predominantly NEC3/NEC4), overseeing early warnings, compensation events, and variations.
• Cost Control & Forecasting: Preparing monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasts, cost-to-complete reports, and commercial reconciliations.
• Subcontractor Management: Procuring specialist supply chain partners, assessing monthly payment applications, and issuing formal payment notices.
• Valuations & Final Accounts: Agreement of interim valuations with client commercial teams, tracking scope changes, and negotiating final accounts.
• Risk & Value Management: Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities to protect project margins and drive profitability.

Essential Requirements

• Civils Track Record: Proven experience as a QS or SQS within civil engineering main contracting, with strong exposure to heavy earthworks, highways, or groundworks packages.
• Contractual Expertise: In-depth working knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 Option A or Option B).
• Commercial Acumen: Strong background in CVR preparation, procurement, and managing subcontractor accounts from start to finish.
• Qualifications: Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Civil Engineering.
• Location & Mobility: Centrally located in or commutable to the Swindon region with a full UK driving licence.

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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