Senior Quantity Surveyor Job at Randstad (Plymouth)

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Plymouth

Category:
Construction

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Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor Project (Tier 1). The Opportunity: Secure Your Next 5 Years! We are representing a prestigious Tier One Main Contractor currently embarking on a landmark infrastructure project in Plymouth. This is not just another "6-month stint"-we are looking for a commercial heavyweight to join during the critical Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase and lead the project through its entire 5-year delivery cycle. Why Apply? Unrivalled Longevity: Secure a flagship project with a confirmed 5-year roadmap. ECI Phase Influence: Shape the commercial strategy from the ground up during the pre-construction and planning phases. Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work week with a 3/2 split between site and home. High-Value Exposure: Work on some of the most complex heavy civil engineering and marine works currently in the UK.

Job Responsibility:

ECI Leadership: Driving cost planning, value engineering, and target price development during the pre-construction phase
NEC Option E Mastery: Managing cost-reimbursable accounts with meticulous attention to "actual cost" auditing, resource substantiation, and Disallowed Cost management
Civil Engineering Commercials: Performing detailed quantity take-offs from drawings, managing site measurements, and overseeing heavy civils packages (earthworks, piling, reinforced concrete, and marine structures)
Change Control: Proactively identifying, notifying, and negotiating complex Compensation Events (CEs) and maintaining a robust change register
Subcontractor Management: Leading the end-to-end procurement and management of major specialist subcontractors, from tender through to final account
Commercial Governance: Leading the monthly CVR process, providing accurate forecasting to the JV Board, and managing project risk and opportunity registers
Mentorship: Supporting and developing the next generation of surveyors within the project team

Requirements:

Heavy Civils Background: Proven experience with a Tier 1 Main Contractor on major infrastructure, marine, or heavy civil projects
NEC Option E Specialist: Deep, practical experience administering Option E (Cost Reimbursable) contracts is essential
Strategic Mindset: Experience in ECI, target price development, or open-book accounting is highly advantageous
Professional Qualifications: Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering. MRICS or MCInstCES status is highly preferred
Commitment: A desire to commit to a long-term project based in the Plymouth region

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Expiration:
February 21, 2026

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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