Senior Quantity Surveyor - FTC

About this Role

This Senior Quantity Surveyor position offers an outstanding opportunity to drive commercial operations for a specialist steel fabrications division in the West Midlands. You will lead commercial management across a diverse portfolio of steelwork and fabrication projects supporting major infrastructure schemes.

• Drive commercial strategy across bespoke steel fabrication projects to maximize margin performance and profitability.

• Prepare detailed monthly cost and value reports (CVRs), cash flow forecasts, and risk assessments.

• Administer live NEC and IChemE contracts, securing full entitlement for variations, scope changes, and final accounts.

• Manage subcontract procurement, lead supplier negotiations, and oversee valuation and accrual cycles.

You are a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in structural steelwork, metal fabrications, or direct delivery engineering. Your expertise includes robust contract administration, cost analysis, and proactive risk mitigation.

• Demonstrate proven quantity surveying experience within steel fabrication, structural steel, or specialist manufacturing.

• Possess strong working knowledge of NEC and/or IChemE contract forms, alongside sound understanding of Construction Law.

• Show extensive experience in subcontract procurement, monthly cost forecasting, CVR preparation, and dispute resolution.

• Hold strong numerical and IT literacy, with an HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying or RICS membership being highly advantageous.

Our client is an established specialist supplier and manufacturer of safety, traffic management, and bespoke steel fabrication solutions. Recognized for high workplace standards, they foster an inclusive environment that welcomes talent from all backgrounds and identity groups.

• Join a values-driven organization committed to maintaining an open, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.

• Benefit from a varied workload supporting major national infrastructure projects and external clients.

• Access structured leadership coaching, professional development, and continuous career progression.

• Work alongside experienced commercial specialists in a supportive, team-oriented business unit.

Taking on this key commercial role provides long-term stability and clear pathways toward Head of Commercial and Commercial Director positions within expanding manufacturing and engineering divisions.

• Receive a competitive compensation package including a company car allowance or vehicle scheme options.

• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, additional loyalty days, and dedicated volunteering leave.

• Gain access to private medical insurance, company pension schemes, life assurance, and employee wellness programs.

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.

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