Managing Quantity Surveyor
Posted on Jul 24, 2026 by CV-Library
Cumbria, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£80k - £93k Annual
Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee a landmark portfolio within our infrastructure division. In this role, you will hold ultimate commercial accountability for multi-million-pound assets, driving profitability while ensuring compliance, robust cost control, and strategic supply chain management.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership: Lead, direct, and mentor a dedicated team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QSs across major civil engineering work packages.
Contract Administration: Oversee strict governance and administration of major standard contracts (primarily NEC4 Options A, C & E, or bespoke regulated frameworks).
Cost Control & Forecasting: Direct accurate Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow forecasting, and earned value management across complex infrastructure delivery models.
Risk & Change Management: Proactively identify, evaluate, and manage commercial risks, opportunities, and contract variations/early warnings to safeguard project margins.
Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as the key commercial interface with major regulated clients, regulatory bodies, and joint venture partners.
Procurement & Supply Chain: Lead procurement strategies, high-value subcontract negotiations, and ongoing vendor performance management.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring a track record of driving commercial excellence in structured, process-oriented environments.
Experience: 8+ years of commercial management experience within major civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, nuclear, or utilities projects.
Contract Expertise: Deep, practical knowledge of NEC4 (and/or NEC3) contracts, including compensation events, target cost mechanisms, and pain/gain share frameworks.
Qualifications: A degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent). MRICS or MCICES status is highly desirable.
Governance Focus: Demonstrable experience working under rigorous regulatory, safety, and compliance standards.
Leadership: Strong team management abilities with a track record of upskilling junior commercial staff.
Clearance: Ability to obtain appropriate security clearance
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
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership: Lead, direct, and mentor a dedicated team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QSs across major civil engineering work packages.
Contract Administration: Oversee strict governance and administration of major standard contracts (primarily NEC4 Options A, C & E, or bespoke regulated frameworks).
Cost Control & Forecasting: Direct accurate Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow forecasting, and earned value management across complex infrastructure delivery models.
Risk & Change Management: Proactively identify, evaluate, and manage commercial risks, opportunities, and contract variations/early warnings to safeguard project margins.
Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as the key commercial interface with major regulated clients, regulatory bodies, and joint venture partners.
Procurement & Supply Chain: Lead procurement strategies, high-value subcontract negotiations, and ongoing vendor performance management.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring a track record of driving commercial excellence in structured, process-oriented environments.
Experience: 8+ years of commercial management experience within major civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, nuclear, or utilities projects.
Contract Expertise: Deep, practical knowledge of NEC4 (and/or NEC3) contracts, including compensation events, target cost mechanisms, and pain/gain share frameworks.
Qualifications: A degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent). MRICS or MCICES status is highly desirable.
Governance Focus: Demonstrable experience working under rigorous regulatory, safety, and compliance standards.
Leadership: Strong team management abilities with a track record of upskilling junior commercial staff.
Clearance: Ability to obtain appropriate security clearance
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
Reference: 225411455
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Managing Quantity Surveyor
Posted on Jul 24, 2026 by CV-Library
Cumbria, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£80k - £93k Annual
Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee a landmark portfolio within our infrastructure division. In this role, you will hold ultimate commercial accountability for multi-million-pound assets, driving profitability while ensuring compliance, robust cost control, and strategic supply chain management.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership: Lead, direct, and mentor a dedicated team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QSs across major civil engineering work packages.
Contract Administration: Oversee strict governance and administration of major standard contracts (primarily NEC4 Options A, C & E, or bespoke regulated frameworks).
Cost Control & Forecasting: Direct accurate Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow forecasting, and earned value management across complex infrastructure delivery models.
Risk & Change Management: Proactively identify, evaluate, and manage commercial risks, opportunities, and contract variations/early warnings to safeguard project margins.
Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as the key commercial interface with major regulated clients, regulatory bodies, and joint venture partners.
Procurement & Supply Chain: Lead procurement strategies, high-value subcontract negotiations, and ongoing vendor performance management.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring a track record of driving commercial excellence in structured, process-oriented environments.
Experience: 8+ years of commercial management experience within major civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, nuclear, or utilities projects.
Contract Expertise: Deep, practical knowledge of NEC4 (and/or NEC3) contracts, including compensation events, target cost mechanisms, and pain/gain share frameworks.
Qualifications: A degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent). MRICS or MCICES status is highly desirable.
Governance Focus: Demonstrable experience working under rigorous regulatory, safety, and compliance standards.
Leadership: Strong team management abilities with a track record of upskilling junior commercial staff.
Clearance: Ability to obtain appropriate security clearance
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
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership: Lead, direct, and mentor a dedicated team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QSs across major civil engineering work packages.
Contract Administration: Oversee strict governance and administration of major standard contracts (primarily NEC4 Options A, C & E, or bespoke regulated frameworks).
Cost Control & Forecasting: Direct accurate Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow forecasting, and earned value management across complex infrastructure delivery models.
Risk & Change Management: Proactively identify, evaluate, and manage commercial risks, opportunities, and contract variations/early warnings to safeguard project margins.
Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as the key commercial interface with major regulated clients, regulatory bodies, and joint venture partners.
Procurement & Supply Chain: Lead procurement strategies, high-value subcontract negotiations, and ongoing vendor performance management.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring a track record of driving commercial excellence in structured, process-oriented environments.
Experience: 8+ years of commercial management experience within major civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, nuclear, or utilities projects.
Contract Expertise: Deep, practical knowledge of NEC4 (and/or NEC3) contracts, including compensation events, target cost mechanisms, and pain/gain share frameworks.
Qualifications: A degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent). MRICS or MCICES status is highly desirable.
Governance Focus: Demonstrable experience working under rigorous regulatory, safety, and compliance standards.
Leadership: Strong team management abilities with a track record of upskilling junior commercial staff.
Clearance: Ability to obtain appropriate security clearance
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
Reference: 225411455
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