Quantity surveyor


Company:	Randstad CPE
Salary:	£65,000 to £75,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	City of London, SW11 7AY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	6 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Opportunity: Quantity Surveyor & Senior Quantity Surveyors (x2)

Location: Waterloo, London (with site travel)

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent or Temp-to-Perm (Long-term)

About the Role

An established principal contractor is expanding its commercial team and seeking

one Quantity Surveyor (QS) and

two Senior Quantity Surveyors (SQS) for long-term positions based out of

Waterloo. We are open to candidates seeking either direct

Permanent employment or a

Temp-to-Perm arrangement.

You will take full commercial ownership of allocated schemes to protect profit margins, manage project cash flow, and control costs throughout the project lifecycle. Experience in

Facade Remediation,

Fire Remediation, or both is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Financial Control: Produce, maintain, and issue CVRs and Cost to Complete (CTC) forecasts, track gross margins, and manage project cash flow.

Procurement: Create procurement schedules, appoint subcontractors, negotiate variations, and conduct pre-start meetings.

Valuations & Cash Flow: Value work on site, raise client invoices on time, and process subcontractor valuations efficiently.

Risk & Reporting: Assess contractual and commercial risks, produce monthly updates, and ensure compliance with SHE and health & safety standards.

Team Leadership (SQS): Mentor and support the development of Trainee Quantity Surveyors.

Key Requirements

Experience: Prior experience in

Facade Remediation and/or

Fire Remediation projects is strongly preferred.

Driving License: Valid UK Driving License is

required due to site visits.

Qualifications: BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying or a commercially related subject. CIOB or RICS membership is desirable.

Certifications: Valid CSCS card and Asbestos Awareness certification.

Commercial Skills: Solid understanding of standard forms of contract, CVR management, measurement standards, and MS Office.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum (commensurate with role level and experience).

Flexibility: Clear path for either Permanent or Temp-to-Perm hiring.

Long-Term Work: Multi-year pipeline of specialist remediation works based in central Waterloo.

How to Apply

If you are a commercially focused QS or SQS with facade or fire remediation experience, submit your updated CV today outlining your preferred contract arrangement and availability.

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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