Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Civil Engineering & Structures Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Civil Engineering / Bridges & Structures) Location: Birmingham City Centre (B4) Rate: 550 per day (based on standard 8-hour day at 68.75/hr) Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (Hybrid: 4 days on-site/office, 1 day remote) Contract Length: Long-term contract The Opportunity An established Tier-1 main contractor is seeking a seasoned and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee a major civil engineering package based out of their project offices in Central Birmingham (B4) . Focused on a high-profile multi-structure package-including the construction and delivery of several complex bridges and highways infrastructure-you will take full commercial ownership from procurement through to final accounts. Key Responsibilities Subcontract Management: Prepare subcontract tender packages, evaluate tender returns, place...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor (Project QS) - High-End Education & Heritage Refurbishment Location: Brighton Contract Type: Freelance (Day Rate) Duration: 18-24 Months Day Rate: Competitive, depending on experience Role Overview A leading main contractor is seeking a highly competent, commercially astute Freelance Quantity Surveyor to work closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) on a prestigious student residential development in Brighton . This is a highly complex, multi-phased scheme that requires robust cost management across three distinct construction disciplines: the sensitive heritage refurbishment of a 19th-century building, a contemporary ground-up new build, and standard residential refurbishments, alongside significant enabling and decanting works. The ideal candidate will have a strong main contractor background, bringing rigorous financial control, expert procurement skills, and the ability to manage the unique commercial risks associated...

About this Role This Quantity Surveyor position offers an outstanding opportunity to join a major Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering landmark highways infrastructure across the East Midlands. Based on a major national highways framework, you will take commercial ownership of package procurement, contract administration, and cost reporting. Manage commercial packages on major highways schemes, including pavement works, surfacing, drainage, and temporary traffic management. Administer subcontract accounts from tender enquiry and order placement through to monthly payment valuations and final accounts. Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow forecasts, and commercial risk registers alongside site leaders. Manage client change control, substantiating Early Warnings and Compensation Events under NEC contract mechanisms. About You You are an experienced, fully qualified Quantity Surveyor with a proven commercial track record delivering...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (x2) - Civil Engineering & Utilities Location: South-West Glasgow (Hybrid - 1 day office, 2 days WFH, 2 days on site) Position Type: Contract (Outside IR35) or Permanent considered Rate / Salary: Up to 500/day Outside IR35 Competitive Perm Package (DOE) Contract Duration: 12 Months+ (Long-term framework secured) Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking for long-term project stability, genuine hybrid working flexibility, and a healthy pipeline of major civil infrastructure works across the Central Belt? We at Randstad are partnering with a well-established civil engineering contractor to appoint two Senior Quantity Surveyors to bolster their commercial delivery team. With major long-term framework programs secured across Scottish Water and SSE, they are looking for commercial leads to manage project portfolios across pre-contract, active delivery, and final accounts. Whether you are an established freelance contractor looking for a...

We are looking for a commercial professional to join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure main contractor as a Project Quantity Surveyor . Based out of our Havant project site with hybrid working flexibility, you will take ownership of the commercial, contractual, and financial health of an active 15m rail scheme. You will lead key packages from procurement through to final account, partnering closely with operational teams, local authority stakeholders, and key rail infrastructure partners. What You Will Do Cost Management & Forecasting: Establish and maintain project budgets, allocate cost codes, track incurred costs against recovery, and prepare accurate CVRs and final cost forecasts. Valuations & Cash Flow: Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim payment applications, handle certifications, manage project cash-flow forecasts, and finalize accounts. Subcontract Commercial Management: Procure subcontract packages, prepare documentation,...

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Highways Infrastructure Location: Midlands / Site-Based Contract Type: Permanent About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team on a flagship strategic road network (SRN) improvement scheme. Working for a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor, you will play a pivotal role in the commercial delivery of a highly complex, multi-million-pound major highway upgrade. This scheme involves significant earthworks, heavy structures, complex utility diversions, and extensive traffic management phasing. Operating in a highly collaborative environment with our national client, you will ensure robust commercial governance, drive profitability, and mitigate risk using the NEC suite of contracts. Key Responsibilities Contract Administration: Act as the commercial lead for designated sections of the project, executing rigorous contract administration under NEC3/NEC4...

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next major challenge? I am currently seeking a highly commercial and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role on a flagship, high-value Data Centre project in West London. West London is one of the world's most critical data hubs. By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of mission-critical construction, working with top main contractor to deliver a state-of-the-art facility that will power the next generation of digital infrastructure. The Role As a Senior QS, you will be the commercial lead for key packages on this fast-paced, complex project. Working closely with the Commercial Manager and Project Director, your responsibilities will include: Taking full commercial ownership of major procurement packages Managing the end-to-end commercial life-cycle, from procurement and sub-contractor management to final accounts. Detailed cost reporting, forecasting, and cash flow...

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS) - Highways & Infrastructure Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Role Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished and commercially astute Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS) to take full commercial ownership of a major, high-profile highways scheme. Working as part of a market-leading civil engineering principal contractor, you will head up the commercial function, driving profitability, risk mitigation, and robust financial control across this critical infrastructure asset. Reporting into the Commercial Director, you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership to the site commercial team, championing best-practice contract administration and fostering collaborative, transparent relationships with the client. Key Responsibilities: Commercial Leadership & Strategy: Formulate and execute the commercial delivery strategy, protecting project margins and driving cost efficiency across all...

Quantity Surveyor (Defence Infrastructure) Location - Richmond Contract length - 6-month contract + extensions Rate - 500 / day (PAYE) IR35 determination - Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC Option C contract experience? We at Randstad are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor based on site in the Richmond area. There is the option to work from home one day a week. Working as part of a wider commercial team under a Lead QS, you will predominantly manage upstream contract administration with the Client team on an NEC Option C (open book, cost reimbursable) contract. Duties Include: Compilation of cost records and presentation upline to the Client team. Managing CEs upstream and downstream. Administering contract elements (EWs, CEs, PMIs, etc.). Reviewing and agreeing CE records with the Client QS team. Assisting with monthly valuations. What You Need: Proven experience at QS level. CSCS card. Willingness...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: West Norfolk Position Type: Full-time / Contract or Perm (Hybrid) Sector: Civil Engineering & Highways Infrastructure About the Role Are you an experienced Commercial professional with a strong track record delivering major highways infrastructure and local road network improvements? We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading principal contractor to secure a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major infrastructure project in West Norfolk. This scheme involves extensive highway construction, complex Section 278 works, major junction tie-ins, and local authority road network connections. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to manage substantial commercial packages, oversee subcontractor accounts, and drive financial control on a high-profile highways development. Key Responsibilities Commercial Management: Leading contract administration under NEC options, managing project budgets, cash flow forecasting,...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contract / Freelance) Location: Catterick Working Pattern: Full-time (5 days per week, minimum 4 days on-site) Duration: 6 months minimum (potential for extension) Rate: 500 per day (Inside IR35) About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on-site at Marne Barracks, Catterick. Working as part of a wider commercial team under Lead QS Gareth Williams, your primary focus will be upstream contract administration with the Client team. The project operates under an NEC Option C (Open Book / Cost Reimbursable) contract, requiring a strong commercial professional who is confident in compiling, reviewing, and agreeing cost and Compensation Event (CE) records directly with the Client's QS team. Key Responsibilities Cost Record Management: Accurately compile and present detailed open-book cost records upline to the Client team. Compensation Events (CEs): Proactively manage CEs both...

Are you interested in working for one of London's most renowned Specialist engineering contractor ? If so then this is the perfect opportunity or you. My client delivers major demolition, piling, civil engineering and bespoke reinforced concrete sub and superstructure solutions & they're looking for Project/Senior Quantity Surveyor with Self delivery experience in a similar environment. Main Focus of the Role Project based, working in partnership with the Operational Leadership team, the role provides the full commercial and contract administration authority for either a single major or more complex project, or multiple projects running concurrently. We act as principal contractor for the majority of our projects and all of our activities are integrated under one profit centre and one project team. So you would have exposure to our full breadth of activities throughout a single project lifecycle You will be responsible for: Maximising profit through managing and...

Assistant / Quantity Surveyor - Tier 2 Main Contractor Salary: 40,000 - 75,000 DOE + 10%-20% Annual Bonus + Fully Expensed London Travel Location: Hybrid (3 days Central London Site / 2 days North Kent Office, just outside the M25) Sector: Commercial Fit-Out & Refurbishment The Opportunity Are you an Assistant or Quantity Surveyor looking to step up into a high visibility role on a landmark Central London scheme? We are partnering with a highly respected, specialist Tier 2 Main Contractor renowned for delivering high spec commercial office fit-outs and structural refurbishments across London and the South East. They have recently secured a flagship commercial refurbishment scheme in Midtown / Central London and are seeking a sharp, commercially minded QS to join as the direct second-in-command to the Lead Senior QS. This is the ideal environment if you want true, hands on commercial envolvement without getting bogged down by the heavy corporate bureaucracy of a massive...

Job Title: Project Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor (Freelance) Base Location: Surrey (Regional Office & Active Developments) Contract Length: 12 Months (Strong likelihood of extension) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Day Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Negotiable based on experience) Role Overview A major FTSE-listed national housebuilder is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor for a long-term freelance assignment based out of their Surrey regional office. In this role, you will take full commercial ownership of an active traditional housing development while concurrently front-ending the tendering and commercial setup for one to two upcoming schemes. You will also be supported by-and responsible for mentoring-a dedicated Apprentice Quantity Surveyor. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership: Take commercial lead on an active traditional build residential development, driving cost management, cash flow, and overall...

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) Salary: 30,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) Location: Hybrid - 3 Days Office / 2 Days Work from Home Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP About the Client We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Main Contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across multiple sectors. Due to continued project wins and ongoing growth, they are looking for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The Role Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers, you will play an active role in managing project costs, commercial administration, and subcontractor procurement from post-tender stage through to final accounts. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with subcontractor package procurement and commercial evaluations. Conducting site valuations, measuring completed works, and preparing monthly progress...

Quantity Surveyor Location: Flexible / Project-Based Salary: Competitive (As per business case) Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge in major infrastructure? We are seeking a commercially aware, driven professional to join our expanding commercial team working on high-profile projects across highways, utilities, rail, and civil engineering. Key Responsibilities NEC Contract Administration: Oversee and manage NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, specifically Options A, B, C, and E. Commercial Control: Lead monthly cost reporting, bottom-up forecasting, project budget preparation, and CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) reports. Change & Valuations: Administer Compensation Events (CEs), change control processes, and monthly payment assessments. Procurement & Subcontractor Management: Handle procurement, draft and negotiate subcontracts, and manage subcontractor and supplier accounts. Risk & Audit: Identify commercial risks...

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Southampton Position: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive + Car / Car Allowance + Extensive Benefits About The Company They are a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering, and fit-out contractor. They deliver high-profile projects across key sectors, including health, education, highways, justice, and defence. Their people are at the heart of their success and they foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where innovation thrives, safety comes first, and career development is prioritized. Tier 1 Contracting working on a range of negotiated and framework opportunties across the South Coast up to 50 million in value on JCT and NEC forms of contract. The Role They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Southern regional business unit based out of the Southampton office. Working on exciting building and infrastructure projects across the region, you will manage commercial performance from...

We are working with the regional office of a Tier 1 contractor - one of the best in the business - who need a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team after a number of new contract awards and opportunities to bid. They work on schemes from 20 to 120 million on both JCT and NEC forms of contract, a majority of which are framework awards in the education, MOD, MOJ, health, pharma, student and care marketplaces. They have recently been awarded several blue light schemes which are moving to site late 2026 and also have a number of high profile opportunities to bid for around the M4 corridor. Your role is to work initially at 2nd stages to review and check programmes and cost plans and then work with supply chain to work up detailed prices for the scope of agreed works and then convert into subcontract orders. You will on the larger schemes have a commercial team to manage, supervise and develop including experienced Project level people as well as assistant and trainee...

Randstad is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a premier regional civil engineering main contractor in the Swindon area. This role can be tailored for either a competent QS looking to step up or an established Senior QS to take commercial ownership across major heavy earthworks, highways, and infrastructure schemes. The Role Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will manage the commercial health of key civil engineering packages from inception through to final accounts. Your day-to-day will involve: Contract Administration: Managing standard forms of civil engineering contracts (predominantly NEC3/NEC4), overseeing early warnings, compensation events, and variations. Cost Control & Forecasting: Preparing monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasts, cost-to-complete reports, and commercial reconciliations. Subcontractor Management: Procuring specialist supply chain partners, assessing monthly payment applications, and issuing...

I am exclusively partnering with one of the UK's most respected, top-tier main contractors to secure a critical Senior Quantity Surveyor hire for their commercial leadership team. They aren't looking for another cog in the machine. My client needs a heavy-hitting Senior QS to take absolute ownership of their expanding education portfolio. If you know Department for Education (DfE) frameworks inside out, this is the platform you've been waiting for. As a strategic key hire, you will take the commercial lead on high-profile, multi-million-pound DfE builds. Take Control: Steer complex DfE projects from pre-construction right through to final account. Drive Margins: Lead procurement, sub-contractor management, and deliver razor-sharp cost reporting. Lead the Line: Act as the ultimate commercial authority on your projects, advising the board and mentoring junior surveying staff. You will need: The Background: A proven, battle-tested track record as an SQS...