Managing Quantity Surveyor

Progressive Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Recruitment is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor for the Net Zero Teesside project, spanning Teesside, Newcastle and Leeds. The role leads the commercial function and ensures NEC contract management, cost control and commercial performance across the project lifecycle.

The position offers senior leadership responsibilities on a major UK low-carbon infrastructure scheme, with flexibility to work from Newcastle or Leeds when off-site.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience delivering major infrastructure, energy, utilities, or civil projects.
• Proven commercial management experience.
• Chartered MRICS or working towards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function on the project.
• Manage NEC contracts and cost control.
• Prepare payment applications and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and produce cost/value reconciliations.
• Review programmes and plan commercial activities.
• End-to-end supplier procurement and subcontract administration.
• Oversee supply chain management and value-for-money assurance.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks.
• Provide leadership to the commercial team.
• Support successful commercial delivery of project objectives.

Skills

NEC contracts

Commercial mgmt

Major infra

Leadership

Education

BSc/MSc Quantity Surveying

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Net Zero Teesside Project | Teesside / Newcastle / Leeds

£579 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) | Long-Term Contract | 37.5 Hours per Week

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

Essential

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience delivering major infrastructure, energy, utilities, or civil engineering projects
• Proven commercial management experience

Desirable

• Chartered status (MRICS) or working towards professional membership
• Leadership and team management experience
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Excellent commercial awareness
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Collaborative approach to project delivery

What's On Offer?

• £579 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
• Long-term contract opportunity
• 37.5-hour working week
• 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