Managing Contract QS – Major Infrastructure (Newcastle)

First Recruitment Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group seeks a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial aspects of major infrastructure and civil engineering projects on a contract basis in Newcastle. You will drive value, control costs and deliver compliant outcomes through effective leadership of the commercial team.

Role requires extensive NEC contract experience, strong cost reporting, and proven ability to manage procurement and stakeholder relationships across the project supply chain.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience in quantity surveying, commercial management or infrastructure projects.
• Chartered status or working towards RICS membership.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage contracts in accordance with NEC contract requirements.
• Measure, record and value works in line with relevant procedures and industry standards.
• Prepare applications for payment, undertake data analysis and manage final account procedures.
• Utilise project accounting systems to monitor costs and produce cost versus value reconciliations.
• Review project programmes and plan commercial activities to support delivery objectives.
• Manage supplier procurement activities from tender through to contract award and management.
• Oversee supply chain relationships, contract administration and value for money assurance.
• Identify, communicate and manage commercial risks in collaboration with project teams.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and professional support to less experienced commercial team members.
• Support the achievement of professional standards and best practice across commercial functions.

Skills

NEC contract administration

Cost reporting

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

BSc/MSc Quantity Surveying

Tools

Cost accounting systems

Job description

First Recruitment Group seeks a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial aspects of major infrastructure and civil engineering projects on a contract basis in Newcastle. You will drive value, control costs and deliver compliant outcomes through effective leadership of the commercial team.

Role requires extensive NEC contract experience, strong cost reporting, and proven ability to manage procurement and stakeholder relationships across the project supply chain.