Managing Quantity Surveyor

Progressive Global Energy; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Global Energy seeks an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function on the Net Zero Teesside project. The role is based in Teesside with flexibility to work from Newcastle or Leeds offices when off site.

You will oversee contract management, cost control, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle, guiding a commercial team to deliver objectives on a major UK infrastructure scheme.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience delivering major infrastructure, energy, utilities, or civil engineering projects.
• Chartered status (MRICS) or working towards professional membership.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative approach to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Administration and management of NEC contracts.
• Measurement, valuation, and assessment of completed works.
• Preparation of applications for payment and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs and producing cost/value reconciliations.
• Reviewing programmes of work and planning commercial activities accordingly.
• End-to-end supplier procurement and subcontract administration.
• Supply chain management and value-for-money assurance.
• Identifying, assessing, and managing commercial risks.
• Providing leadership and guidance to commercial team members.
• Supporting the successful commercial delivery of project objectives.

Skills

NEC contracts

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Collaborative approach

Education

BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join the Net Zero Teesside project, one of the UK's most significant low-carbon energy developments.

This is a senior commercial leadership position where you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of a major infrastructure project. The project is based in Teesside, with the flexibility to work from the client's Newcastle or Leeds offices when not required on site.

The Role

You will be responsible for leading the commercial function on the project, ensuring effective contract management, cost control, risk management, and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration and management of NEC contracts


• Measurement, valuation, and assessment of completed works


• Preparation of applications for payment and final accounts


• Monitoring project costs and producing cost/value reconciliations


• Reviewing programmes of work and planning commercial activities accordingly


• End-to-end supplier procurement and subcontract administration


• Supply chain management and value-for-money assurance


• Identifying, assessing, and managing commercial risks


• Providing leadership and guidance to commercial team members


• Supporting the successful commercial delivery of project objectives

About You

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)


• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts


• Experience delivering major infrastructure, energy, utilities, or civil engineering projects


• Chartered status (MRICS) or working towards professional membership


• Leadership and team management experience


• Analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Collaborative approach to project delivery

What's On Offer?

• Long-term contract opportunity


• Major UK low-carbon energy project


• Teesside project location


• Flexibility to work from Newcastle or Leeds offices


• Opportunity to take a leading commercial role on a high-profile infrastructure scheme

Managing Quantity Surveyor Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom