Senior Quantity Surveyor


Company:	Randstad CPE
Salary:	£350 - £400
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3BU
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

Commercial Lead / Senior Quantity Surveyor - High-Rise Residential

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Contract: 6 Months Initial (Strong Potential for Extension)

Pay Structure: Day Rate Only (Inside IR35 or CIS)

Start Date: ASAP

Project Phase: Live Project - Currently in Procurement Phase

A Tier 1 main contractor is seeking a heavy-hitting Commercial Lead / Senior Project Quantity Surveyor to take immediate ownership of a major high-rise residential tower scheme. The project is live and currently entering its

procurement stage, requiring a strong commercial operative with deep experience across both full pre-construction and post-construction management.

Mandatory Requirements

Tier 1 Background: Extensive, direct experience working with Tier 1 Main Contractors is essential.

High-Rise Resi Track Record: Verifiable portfolio of delivering high-rise residential tower developments.

Full Pre- & Post-Construction Experience: Proven expertise taking projects from early procurement, package scoping, and subcontract awards right through to site execution, CVRs, variations, and final accounts.

Contractual Fluency: Deep, practical working knowledge of JCT Design & Build (D&B) contracts.

CV Stability & Metrics: Demonstrated long stints with Tier 1 employers OR a proven track record of managing reliable commercial numbers on complex residential schemes.

Role Details

Duration: 6-month initial engagement with strong potential for extension.

Engagement: Day rate only - operating strictly Inside IR35 or via CIS.

Availability: Immediate start required.

Important Application Notice

Strict criteria applies. Please do not apply if you do not meet all mandatory requirements above (Tier 1 background, JCT D&B, high-rise resi, and end-to-end pre/post-construction experience). Incomplete or non-matching applications will not be considered.

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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