Quantity Surveyor Construction
1 day ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Overview Our client is a well-established, privately-owned Tier 1 construction contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the residential, commercial, industrial and public sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure business that invests in its people, delivers exciting projects and offers genuine long-term career progression. The Opportunity You'll take commercial responsibility for one of several exciting projects currently due to commence, including: • A large-scale residential housing development, • A major industrial warehouse scheme, • A new purpose-built student accommodation development Working closely with the Commercial Manager and Project Team, you'll manage the commercial aspects of your project from procurement through to final account. This is a hybrid role, with your time split between the regional office and site, allowing you to build strong relationships with operational teams while maintaining commercial control. Responsibilities • Managing project costs from pre-construction through to final account, • Procuring subcontract packages, • Preparing subcontract documentation, • Managing subcontractor accounts and valuations, • Cost reporting and forecasting, • Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities, • Preparing monthly CVRs, • Pricing variations and change management, • Working closely with site teams to maximise project performance, • Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors, • Supporting successful commercial delivery while maintaining profitability About You We're looking for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor who enjoys taking ownership of projects and working collaboratively within a supportive commercial team. You'll ideally have: • Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor, • Strong knowledge of JCT contracts, • Experience delivering construction projects from start to finish, • Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills, • The ability to build strong relationships across project teams, • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred), • Full UK Driving Licence Experience within residential, industrial, commercial or student accommodation projects would be highly advantageous. What's on Offer? • £55,000 - £65,000 Basic Salary, • Car Allowance, • Annual Bonus, • Pension Scheme, • Private Healthcare, • Generous Annual Leave, • Hybrid Working (Office & Site), • Ongoing Training & Development, • Genuine Career Progression Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a secure pipeline of work across multiple sectors. You'll be given ownership of your own project, supported by an experienced commercial team, and offered clear opportunities for progression within a business that values long-term career development. If you're looking to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career and want to work on high-profile construction projects within a supportive and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you