Senior Quantity Surveyor
4 days ago
Gateshead
Our Client, a well-established construction business founded in 2003, recognised across the UK for our solutions-led advice, innovative design work, and the delivery of quality building projects. With a focus on commercial, industrial, retail, leisure and healthcare sectors, they take projects from concept to completion. Services include full design and build, interior fit-outs, complex civil engineering works, value engineering, inception budget cost advice, procurement, and delivering projects on time and on budget. The Role We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor to join the team on a permanent basis. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality projects across multiple sectors, supporting our goal of excellence, innovation and working in partnership with clients and stakeholders. Responsibilities • Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans at inception, ensuring alignment with client requirements., • Manage cost control across the project lifecycle – monitor expenditure, measure variations, and report on budget status., • Undertake procurement of subcontractors and materials, negotiate contracts, and ensure value for money., • Carry out risk assessments and advise on mitigation., • Collaborate with design, project management, and site teams to ensure cost-efficient and cost-effective design solutions (value engineering)., • Prepare interim and final valuations and ensure payments are managed and processed correctly., • Maintain thorough documentation and communication with all stakeholders (clients, contractors, consultants)., • Support and mentor junior QS staff; contribute to continuous improvement of processes. Requirements • Fully-qualified/chartered Quantity Surveyor or working towards chartership., • Significant experience (for senior role) managing surveyor duties across commercial, industrial, retail, leisure or healthcare projects., • Strong understanding of procurement, contract forms, and cost management practices., • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and financial reporting skills., • Proven ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications., • Proactive, solutions-driven, with strong attention to detail., • Good communication skills – able to liaise across teams, clients, and supply chain., • Comfortable working in a company committed to standards (health & safety, quality, environment). What We Offer • Permanent contract., • Opportunity to work on diverse, high profile construction projects across commercial, industrial, retail, leisure, and healthcare sectors., • A culture of innovation, quality, and collaboration., • Support for professional development and chartership., • Competitive salary and benefits in line with experience., • Being part of a team that prides itself on delivering projects on time and on budget. If you are a dedicated Quantity Surveyor looking to take your career to the next level with a forward-thinking, quality-focused construction company, we’d love to hear from you. Send your cv to or call: 07749495879.