In brief
This Senior Quantity Surveyor role oversees commercial aspects of major civil engineering projects including trenching, ducting and horizontal directional drilling. The work involves managing sub-contractors, analysing rates and variations, and mentoring junior commercial staff to ensure project delivery remains within budget and on schedule.
Best for
Experienced quantity surveyors with a strong construction background and NEC contract expertise.
Non-negotiable
5+ years of construction experience and strong NEC contract administration knowledge are essential.
Worth knowing
This role is inside IR35 and requires on-site attendance in Assington, Suffolk, three days per week until April 2027.
What you need
Required
Construction background
Clearly required in the listing
Quantity Surveying degree
Clearly required in the listing
NEC contract administration
Clearly required in the listing
Leadership
Strongly implied by the listing
Communication
Strongly implied by the listing
Teamwork
Strongly implied by the listing
Fast Draft
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
Chartered Membership
Strongly implied by the listing
Your day-to-day
Manage project costs
Clearly stated in the job description.
Oversee cable packages
Clearly stated in the job description.
Handle sub-contractor management
Clearly stated in the job description.
Prepare project schedules
Clearly stated in the job description.
Analyse rates and claims
Clearly stated in the job description.
Review contract programmes
Clearly stated in the job description.
Mentor commercial staff
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
5+ years
of relevant experience stated for this role
Clearly stated in the listing
Evidence from the listing
Years required
“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 Fr…”
Experience level
“…sisting 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 Ab…”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
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, apply today to secure your interview! 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. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
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