Senior Quantity Surveyor - Hybrid NEC Cable Projects (Contract)

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

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.