Senior Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Cpe London; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 73,800 - 87,637; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for major construction projects, with a focus on pre-construction commercial management and sub-contract oversight. The role offers hybrid working from Middlesbrough/Leeds or Newcastle with travel to site.

You will lead a small team, prepare tender documents, forecast costs, and negotiate with subcontractors while adopting LEAN and digital tools across projects.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Chartered or working towards chartered status with RICS, ICES or CIOB.
• Valid CSCS card for a Professional Qualified Person.
• Experience with Cost Reimbursable Contracts (ideally NEC4 Option E).
• Experience on build projects, civil engineering or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of project elements and control costs.
• Mentor a small team of junior commercial staff.
• Prepare and analyse tender documents and cost forecasts.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and manage relationships.
• Support procurement strategies and constructability analyses.
• Maintain governance with LEAN and digital tools.
• Deliver timely commercial reports and financial reconciliations.

Skills

Commercial management

Team supervision

Tender analysis

Subcontract negotiation

Procurement strategy

LEAN & digital tools

Financial reporting

Education

BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying

MRICS / CIOB status

Tools

Commercial management software

Job description

Reference: SQSNORKU

Type: Contract

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major construction

Location: Middlesbrough, England

Industry: Engineering

Salary: £400.00 - £475.00 per day + Inside IR35

Senior Quantity Surveyor required for pre-construction commercial and sub-contract management

Work Location: Middlesbrough/Leeds or Newcastle (hybrid) with travel to site.

Job Role:

• Lead the commercial management of various project elements, managing all costs and income within your area of responsibility.
• Supervise and mentor a small team of junior commercial staff, supporting their professional development towards industry qualifications.
• Prepare and analyse tender documents, conduct cost forecasting, and manage contract cost control.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and manage customer and stakeholder commercial relationships.
• Use your expertise to support procurement strategies and constructability analyses.
• Maintain compliance with company governance, embracing LEAN and digital tools.
• Deliver timely commercial reports and financial reconciliations to senior project staff.

Experience Required:

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Chartered or working towards chartered status with RICS, ICES, or CIOB (MRCIS/MCInstCES/MCIOB).
• Valid CSCS card for a Professional Qualified Person.
• Experience with Cost Reimbursable Contracts, ideally NEC4 Option E.
• Capable of completing SC Security Clearance.
• Previous experience on build projects, ideally in civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Skilled in commercial management software and contract administration.

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.