Quantity Surveyor

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Quantity Surveyor

Location: Oxfordshire / North Oxford Area (Site-Based) Office Day: One day per week in Abingdon (typically Wednesdays) Reporting to: Commercial Manager (Western Division) Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + £6,900 Car Allowance

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Western Division commercial team. This role is based across a cluster of local developments, primarily focused on a 24-unit site while providing commercial support to a larger Canalside development and a nearby 90-unit project.

You will work as part of a collaborative commercial team, alongside existing QSs on the larger schemes. This is not a "package-only" role; you will be expected to run the job from a prelims perspective, working closely with the site production team to ensure commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

Site-Led Commercials: Manage valuations, variations, and cost reporting across the local project cluster.

Client Engagement: Lead client meetings and manage external relationships with a focus on optimizing project value.

Operational Integration: Run the 24-unit site from a commercial standpoint, integrating deeply with the onsite team.

Value Optimization: Proactively manage variations and prelims to protect and enhance project margins.

Candidate Profile

We are specifically looking for a "career" surveyor who values longevity and has a deep understanding of the residential sector.

Residential Expertise: A strong background in New Build Residential is essential.

Proven Stability: You must demonstrate long stints with previous employers. We are looking for a track record of loyalty and project completion.

Technical Knowledge: Extensive experience with Traditional Build and RC Frame construction. (Please note: we do not use timber frame).

Commercial Mindset: High proficiency in managing valuations and variations while maintaining strong client relations.

The Package & Process

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 (Dependent on experience)

Car Allowance: £6,900 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Interview: First-stage interviews will be held in person at our Abingdon office with the Commercial Manager.

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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Location:
Oxford
Salary:
£65,000 - £70,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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