Quantity Surveyor NEW

Thornaby, Yorkshire
Building Careers UK
Quantity Surveyor

Location – Teesside

Salary/Package – 50,000 – 75,000 DOE + Comprehensive Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor with a rich heritage spanning more than 150 years. Operating across the UK, they deliver a broad range of projects within the water, highways, drainage, flood alleviation, energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors.

With annual turnover exceeding 100 million, the business has established itself as a trusted delivery partner for major public and private sector clients. Through a combination of long-term framework agreements, specialist in-house capabilities, and a commitment to quality and safety, they continue to secure and deliver significant projects nationwide.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work across the North East, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Teesside.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the Teesside region. Working closely with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, you will be responsible for ensuring robust commercial management throughout the project lifecycle.

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
• Preparing and submitting valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Procuring and administering subcontractor packages.
• Managing subcontractor accounts and payment applications.
• Identifying, pricing, and negotiating variations and compensation events.
• Producing accurate cost forecasts, budgets, and financial reports.
• Preparing monthly cost value reconciliations and commercial reports.
• Assisting with contract administration and compliance.
• Monitoring project performance and identifying opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Managing commercial risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Quantity Surveyor will have:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, highways, energy, or water sectors.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial procedures.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement and commercial accounts.
• Excellent financial and commercial awareness.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and commercial management software.
• Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

• Basic salary of 50,000 – 75,000 depending on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Pension contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Ongoing training and professional development support.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
• Exposure to major civil engineering, energy, and infrastructure projects across the North East.
• Long-term career security with a business generating annual turnover in excess of 100 million.

• Apply: If you’re interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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