Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Nrl; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nrl is seeking a commercially driven Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our Middlesbrough team. You will manage contract performance, cost control, variations, and reporting to deliver profitability across projects.

This office-based role requires a degree in QS or related field and a strong track record in construction or engineering commercial environments. You will collaborate with clients, engineers and site teams to ensure contractual compliance and value.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of contract management and commercial principles.
• Proven cost control, variation management, and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or manufacturing project environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong mathematical and analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control project costs to ensure budgets and commercial targets are achieved.
• Administer and manage variations in line with contractual terms.
• Monitor and report on project financial performance and forecasts.
• Provide cost analysis and feedback to production teams to aid decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Support the implementation of improved cost and time control processes.
• Interpret and apply contract requirements effectively within project environments.
• Assist in resolving commercial issues and discrepancies across project documentation.
• Work closely with clients, engineers, and site teams to ensure commercial alignment.

Skills

Contract management

Cost control

Financial reporting

Interpret drawings

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor (V-411951)

Location Middlesbrough, England Sector Engineering Salary Competitive Salary plus bens

Job Title

Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Summary

We’re looking for a commercially driven Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our client’s team. This role suits an individual with strong expertise in managing contracts, cost control, and project financial performance. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring contractual compliance, controlling variations, and driving profitability across key operations.

Salary

Competitive

Location and Working Pattern

Office-based, 39 hours per week

Client Overview

Our client is a leading organisation committed to delivering high-quality engineering and construction projects. They pride themselves on maintaining strong commercial control and building successful relationships with stakeholders throughout every stage of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control project costs to ensure budgets and commercial targets are achieved
• Administer and manage variations in line with contractual terms
• Monitor and report on project financial performance and forecasts
• Provide cost analysis and feedback to production teams to aid decision-making
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies
• Support the implementation of improved cost and time control processes
• Interpret and apply contract requirements effectively within project environments
• Assist in resolving commercial issues and discrepancies across project documentation
• Work closely with clients, engineers, and site teams to ensure commercial alignment

Must-have Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field
• Strong understanding of contract management and commercial principles
• Proven cost control, variation management, and financial reporting experience
• Previous experience in construction, engineering, or manufacturing project environments
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong mathematical and analytical capability

Nice-to-have Skills

• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Experience in resolving discrepancies between design, specification, and site conditions

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.