Senior Quantity Surveyor

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.

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