Managing Quantity Surveyor

NRL Recruitment; Haverton Hil; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure and civil engineering project team based in Teesside. You will manage contract administration, cost control and commercial reporting to deliver value-driven results on complex schemes.

The role requires a Degree in Quantity Surveying, NEC contract experience, and progression towards RICS membership; you will mentor junior team members and contribute to risk management and procurement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc/MSc) or equivalent.
• Strong NEC contract administration experience.
• Proven ability to manage costs, contracts, and commercial reporting.
• Working towards or holding RICS membership.
• Experience supervising junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer NEC contracts on large infrastructure or civil projects.
• Measure, record and value work in line with procedures.
• Prepare payment applications and final accounts.
• Oversee project accounting and cost reporting.
• Review programmes and identify commercial activities.
• Oversee procurement and contract administration.
• Identify and manage risk with the project team.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.

Skills

NEC contract administration

Cost control

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Teesside

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure and civil engineering project team based in Teesside. This role is ideal for someone with strong commercial management and cost control experience who wants to deliver high‑quality, value‑driven results across complex projects.

Client Overview

Our client is a respected organisation delivering infrastructure and engineering projects across multiple sectors. They focus on achieving excellence through collaboration, innovation and robust commercial practices, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer NEC contracts on large infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Measure, record and value work independently in line with relevant procedures.
• Prepare applications for payment, data assurance, analysis and final account documentation.
• Manage project accounting systems, monitor costs, and produce cost versus value reconciliations.
• Review programmes of work and identify commercial activities to support project objectives.
• Oversee supplier procurement, contract administration and value‑for‑money assurance.
• Identify, communicate and manage risk collaboratively with the project team.
• Support the professional growth of other team members through guidance and mentoring.

Must‑have Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• Strong experience with NEC contract administration.
• Proven ability to manage costs, contracts, and commercial reporting.
• Working towards, or holding, professional membership with RICS (or equivalent).
• Experience managing junior members of the team.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Leadership and team management experience.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• High level of achievement focus and relevant industry knowledge.

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to advance your career on major infrastructure and civil engineering projects in Teesside, we'd like to hear from you.

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