Lead Quantity Surveyor – Major Infrastructure Project

Multi Trades Recruitment; Forest Hall; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Multi Trades Recruitment are supporting a Tier 1 contractor on a major infrastructure project near Newcastle, seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial team on the Net Zero Teesside project.

The role is inside IR35 and focuses on NEC contract administration, cost control, and value-for-money across a complex civil engineering environment. You will mentor junior team members and contribute to project delivery.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• Strong NEC contract administration experience.
• Proven ability to manage costs, contracts and commercial performance.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with project teams.
• Chartered status or working towards RICS membership.

Responsibilities

• Manage NEC contract administration and commercial management activities.
• Measure, record, and value works in line with contractual requirements and industry standards.
• Prepare applications for payment, cost reports, data assurance, and final account documentation.
• Manage project accounting systems, monitor costs, and produce cost/value reconciliations.
• Review project programmes and ensure commercial activities align with delivery requirements.
• Lead supplier procurement, supply chain management, contract administration, and value-for-money assessments.
• Identify, communicate, and manage commercial risks alongside the wider project team.
• Provide support, mentoring, and professional guidance to developing members of the commercial team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial processes and project delivery.

Skills

Contract management

Independent working

Stakeholder management

Leadership (mentoring)

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)

Job description

Multi Trades Recruitment are supporting a Tier 1 contractor on a major infrastructure project near Newcastle, seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial team on the Net Zero Teesside project.

The role is inside IR35 and focuses on NEC contract administration, cost control, and value-for-money across a complex civil engineering environment. You will mentor junior team members and contribute to project delivery.