Managing Quantity Surveyor

Randstad

  • Bristol Area
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 16 hours ago
Managing Quantity SurveyorAre you a highly experienced and commercially-minded Managing Quantity Surveyor ready to take the lead on high-impact heavy construction projects? We're looking for a strategic leader to head up the commercial function for large-scale civil engineering works, including highways, rail, bridges, and infrastructure.In this role, you'll be the commercial backbone of our projects, ensuring we maintain robust financial control and execute our commercial strategy flawlessly. You'll lead and mentor a team, manage all cost-related aspects of a project from start to finish, and ensure we're compliant with all contractual obligations.What You'll Do:
  • Lead and oversee all quantity surveying functions on large and complex civil engineering projects.
  • Develop, monitor, and manage detailed project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans.
  • Administer contracts (e.g., NEC, ICE, FIDIC), ensuring all obligations are met and risks are proactively managed.
  • Lead the subcontractor procurement process, from tender to final account.
  • Manage cost reporting, cash flow forecasting, and value reporting.
  • Prepare and agree on variations, claims, and compensation events.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and planners to drive commercial performance.
  • Represent the commercial team in client meetings, building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors, helping them grow in their careers.
What You'll Bring:
  • A BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in quantity surveying, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Demonstrable experience with heavy construction and civil engineering projects (e.g., highways, rail, structures).
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4, FIDIC, or other relevant contracts.
  • Proven skills in commercial risk management and contractual negotiation.
  • Proficiency with cost management software (e.g., CEMAR, Candy, CostX) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Chartered Membership of RICS, CIOB, or a similar professional body is preferred.
How to ApplyReady to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic team?To apply, please either call Danielle on 07990411588 or use the button below to submit your application.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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