Construction Commercial Quantity Surveyor

Henley Chase; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial management of construction projects and report to the Commercial Director. The role requires strong cost-control and procurement skills across multiple sites.

You will be involved in tendering, budgets, risk assessment, and client communications. A UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally and nationally are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in a construction-related discipline (or equivalent).
• 2+ years Quantity Surveying experience post-graduate, or 5+ years without formal qualifications.
• Experience in sectors such as commercial, retail, heritage, or education.
• Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Understand and promote Health & Safety procedures across projects and supply chains.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Work in accordance with commercial tracking processes.
• Manage and delegate tasks to junior team members as required.
• Prepare programme-based cost-to-complete forecasts and project budgets.
• Advise on procurement strategy.
• Prepare subcontract documentation, including bills of quantities.
• Review contract conditions and report risks or recommendations.
• Procure subcontractors.
• Prepare and analyse tender costings.
• Manage costs across a variety of projects.
• Undertake cost-value analysis and reporting.
• Perform risk and value management and cost control.
• Identify, analyse, and respond to commercial risks.
• Produce detailed progress and financial reports.
• Price and agree variations with clients.
• Value works in progress and agree final accounts.
• Provide commercial advice to site teams.
• Maintain awareness of current building contracts.
• Support senior management with contractual claims.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

IT proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in construction-related discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Henley Chase is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial management of construction projects and report to the Commercial Director. The role requires strong cost-control and procurement skills across multiple sites.

You will be involved in tendering, budgets, risk assessment, and client communications. A UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally and nationally are required.