Project Quantity Surveyor

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.

• 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, negotiate tender pricing, issue instructions, and manage interim and final subcontractor payments.

• Contract Administration: Administer standard forms of contract (specifically NEC / JCT), proactively managing compensation events, early warnings, variations, and delay claims.

• Commercial Leadership: Represent the commercial team in progress reviews and internal commercial reporting meetings.

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related construction/civil engineering discipline.

• Proven post-graduate commercial experience in construction, with a solid background in civil engineering, highways, structures, or rail infrastructure.

• Demonstrable working knowledge of NEC contracts (Option C) and contract administration procedures.

• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and analytical skills, with a collaborative, problem-solving approach.

• Full UK driving licence.

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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