Junior Quantity Surveyor
2 days ago
Durham
Quantity Surveyor I – Life Sciences / Construction – Competitive Salary + Benefits The Role Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager, you will support the financial and contractual management of construction projects within highly regulated environments. Key Responsibilities • Cost Management & Project Controls, • Support the preparation and management of project budgets and cost plans., • Assist with cost forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting across active projects., • Monitor project expenditure and compare against approved budgets and cost plans., • Maintain accurate commercial documentation and cost management systems., • Support preparation of monthly cost reports and financial summaries., • Assist with valuation of works completed and cost verification. Procurement & Contract Administration • Support tendering and procurement activities including bid analysis and contractor evaluation., • Assist in preparing contracts, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements., • Monitor contractor performance against contractual and financial obligations., • Support the management of variations, change orders, and commercial adjustments., • Ensure contractual compliance with industry-standard contracts such as NEC, JCT, or FIDIC. Commercial Support & Stakeholder Coordination • Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Commercial Leads to ensure effective cost control., • Provide commercial support across project planning, delivery, and close-out phases., • Maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal project teams., • Contribute to project reviews, audits, and financial analysis., • Support continuous improvement of commercial processes and reporting systems. What You’ll Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline., • Approximately 2–5 years’ experience within a construction or project cost management environment., • Understanding of construction cost control, procurement, and contract administration., • Familiarity with NEC, JCT, FIDIC or similar construction contracts., • Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary project teams., • Proficiency in cost management tools, spreadsheets, and project reporting systems. What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Opportunity to work on complex capital projects within highly regulated industries., • Exposure to major pharmaceutical and biotechnology capital programmes., • Structured training, mentorship, and career development., • Potential for international project exposure across Europe and global project teams