Project Quantity Surveyor / Project Lead

Location: Waterloo, London (Office-based with site visits) Start Date: Immediate

The Role

We are looking for a proactive, high-energy Senior / Project Quantity Surveyor who does more than just "count the costs." We need a driver-someone who can take a project by the horns, manage design teams, and ensure delivery from inception to completion.

You won't just be sitting behind a spreadsheet; you'll be leading client meetings, managing the tender process, and navigating the nuances of JCT contracts. This role is perfect for a professional with 5+ years of experience who thrives in the £1m-£15m project bracket and wants to be a pivotal part of a growing team.

What You'll Be Doing

Procurement Lead: Managing the procurement of both Main Contractors and specialist Design Teams.

Project Driving: Taking an active role in "project managing" your schemes to ensure momentum.

Tender Management: Running the end-to-end tender process to appoint reliable contractors.

Contract Administration: Applying a deep, practical knowledge of JCT contracts.

Meeting Leadership: Confidently leading both design team and client-facing meetings.

Your Profile

Experience: 5+ years in a similar role within the UK market. (Overseas experience is welcome, but your primary expertise must be UK-based).

Project Scale: You feel at home managing projects in the £1m to £15m range. If your career has mostly been spent on £50m+ mega-projects, this likely isn't the right fit.

Technical Skills: Strong JCT knowledge is essential. RICS accreditation is not a requirement-we value your practical track record over letters after your name.

Mindset: You are adaptable, motivated, and reliable. We are looking for someone who isn't "set in their ways" and is eager to grow with our evolving processes.

Location & Work Style

As of June 2nd, our team is moving to a brand-new office in Waterloo. This is an office-based role, providing a collaborative environment where you can work closely with the team, with travel to sites as required.

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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