Senior Quantity Surveyor Job at Randstad (Reading)

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Reading

Category:
Construction

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Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Water Infrastructure in Reading! A client of mine is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to join a leading infrastructure specialist delivering a critical water-based construction project in the Reading region. This is a high-impact role managing the commercial health of large-scale utilities projects, including pipelines, pumping stations, and treatment works. The Opportunity: Driving Commercial Excellence. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial management of complex water infrastructure packages. You will be responsible for protecting the project's margin while ensuring all contractual obligations are met under the NEC4 (or NEC3) framework.

Job Responsibility:

NEC Contract Administration: Take full ownership of the NEC3/NEC4 contract
Compensation Events (CEs): Identifying, notifying, and quoting for changes in scope
Early Warning Notices (EWNs): Proactively managing the Early Warning register and leading Risk Reduction meetings
Payment Assessments: Ensuring monthly assessments are submitted in accordance with the contract's "Period for Payment"
Populating Monthly report (CVR / DES)
Submitting client AFP
Carry out project procurement
Assess supply chain AFP and compiling final account
Costs control and driving up value
Mitigating project risks
Maximising cash collection

Requirements:

Extensive and demonstrable experience administering NEC3 or NEC4 contracts within a construction environment is essential
Proven track record as a Senior QS within the Water, Utilities, or Civil Engineering sectors
Strong experience in CVR reporting, cash flow forecasting, and managing multi-million-pound project budgets
A professional negotiator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, from site teams to executive management
Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) and ideally MRICS/MCInstCES (or working towards)
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Expiration:
February 26, 2026

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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