Randstad Construction & Property
Job Title: Contract Quantity Surveyor (Tier 1 Main Contractor)
Location: White City, London
Contract Length: 3-9 months (with potential for extension)
Start Date: Immediate
Rate: Competitive (Dependent on experience)
About the Opportunity
Looking to get your foot in the door with a massive, globally recognized Tier 1 Main Contractor? This is your chance. We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Contract Quantity Surveyor for an immediate start at our major project site in White City, London.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to add a prestigious Tier 1 name to your resume. We value consistency, so if you have a track record of good, solid stints on your CV, we want to hear from you.
The Role & Day-to-Day
You will be stepping in to handle core commercial responsibilities, ensuring the smooth administrative and financial running of key project packages.
Key Responsibilities:
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Commercial Administration: Manage variations, valuations, cost reporting, and necessary documentation with absolute precision.
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Subcontractor Management: Act as the main point of contact for subbies, assessing progress on-site and certifying payments.
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Day-to-Day QS Duties: Support the Senior Commercial team with daily ad-hoc tasks, cost control, and financial forecasting.
What We Are Looking For
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An Eye for Detail: You spot the discrepancies others miss. Accuracy in data, contracts, and measurements is your priority.
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Proven Track Record: A CV demonstrating reliable, successful stints in previous QS roles (freelance or permanent).
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Experience: Prior experience working with a main contractor (Tier 1 or Tier 2 preferred) handling package management and commercial admin.
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Availability: Ready to hit the ground running with an immediate start.
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Location: Ability to commute daily to White City, London.
Why Apply?
Boost Your CV: A placement with a Tier 1 main contractor opens doors for the rest of your career. Prime Location: Work on a high-profile, fast-paced site in the heart of White City. Strong Contract Length: A solid 3-9 month initial contract to keep your pipeline secure.
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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