Senior Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Construction and Property; Welwyn; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial contracts in a hybrid working environment. The role will involve overseeing the full commercial lifecycle of projects, requiring expertise in NEC contracts and experience in multiple disciplines such as MEP, Steelwork, and Civils. Candidates should have substantial experience in rail or complex infrastructure settings. The position offers a competitive day rate and involves travel between sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience for QS, 5+ years for SQS in rail or infrastructure.
• Experience in managing packages including MEP/M&E, Steelwork, and Civils.
• Expert knowledge of NEC contracts is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial lifecycle of diverse packages.
• Prepare and submit detailed Applications for Payment.
• Administer contracts and manage change events.
• Negotiate final accounts with subcontractors and clients.

Skills

Commercial ownership of substructure and concrete works

Management of procurement and structural steelwork

Handling supplier interface for lifts and escalators

Detailed management of MEP/M&E systems

Cash flow and valuations management

Change control and risk management

Procurement and contract negotiation

Education

Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 Contracts

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project QS - working across station packages

Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Limited, Negotiable)

Contract: Freelance (Inside IR35 assumed)

Location: Hybrid working between Euston Station (Site/Project Office) and Apsley, Hertfordshire.

Work Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office/site, 2 days remote)

Multi-Disciplinary Commercial Management

You will be responsible for the full commercial lifecycle of diverse, high-value packages, requiring meticulous control and contractual expertise across multiple disciplines:

Core Package Management & Control

• Structures & Civils (Civil Engineering and Building): Taking commercial ownership of the substructure, concrete works, foundations, and finishing elements of the station buildings and platform areas.
• Structural Steelwork: Managing the procurement, fabrication, installation, and payment for the station's primary structural steel frame and any complex secondary steel elements.
• Lifts & Escalators (L&E): Handling the complex supplier interface and contract administration for the specialist Lifts and Escalator packages, coordinating payments against strict delivery milestones.
• M&E Systems (Mechanical & Electrical): Providing detailed commercial management for the installation of essential Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health services, including plant rooms, power distribution, and ventilation systems.

Financial & Contractual Governance

• Cash Flow & Valuations: Preparing and submitting detailed Applications for Payment (AFPs) to the client (upline) while diligently assessing and processing subcontractor payment applications (downline).
• Change Control & Risk: Administering the main contract (typically NEC3/NEC4), proactively raising and valuing Compensation Events (CEs) and variations to ensure accurate cost capture.
• Final Accounts: Leading the negotiation and agreement of both subcontractor and client final accounts for all allocated packages.
• Procurement: Conducting tendering, contract negotiation, and final award processes for all new specialist subcontractors.

Essential Experience & Environment

• Sector Focus: Proven experience (3+ years for QS, 5+ years for SQS) managing multiple, integrated packages within a rail, station, or complex infrastructure environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Must have experience managing packages that include a blend of MEP/M&E, Steelwork, and Civils—not just one discipline.
• Contract Mastery: Expert working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4) is mandatory.
• Hybrid Working: Must be comfortable traveling between the project sites.

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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