Managing Quantity Surveyor

First Recruitment Group; Redcar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for project-based work across Teesside, Leeds, or Newcastle. The role requires leadership of the commercial team on infrastructure and civil projects, with a focus on cost control and value for money.

Candidates should be Chartered or working towards RICS, and able to coach peers while delivering high standards and client satisfaction. This is a 12‑month Inside IR35 contract, on‑site, with Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within a commercial team
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Collaborative team player with a results‑driven approach

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage NEC contracts effectively
• Measure, value, and record work per rules and procedures
• Prepare payments, data assurance and final accounts
• Monitor costs and produce cost vs value reconciliations
• Review programmes and plan commercial activities to fit project requirements
• Oversee procurement and value-for-money in supply chain
• Identify and manage commercial risks with project teams
• Coach and mentor junior team members
• Hold or work towards RICS membership

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team working

Results driven

Industry knowledge (infrastructure/civ

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc/MSc)

Job description

Location: Project-Based (Teesside) or Leeds Office or Newcastle Office

Contract: 12 Months Inside IR35

Requirements: Full-time on-site Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Role Purpose

The Managing Quantity Surveyor will have significant experience in managing contracts and costs relating to infrastructure and civil engineering projects. The role is responsible for minimising project costs and delivering value for money while ensuring the required standards, quality, and client expectations are achieved.

Typically, the successful candidate will be Chartered or working towards professional membership of the RICS (or equivalent professional body) and will act as a role model and mentor for less experienced members of the commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage NEC contracts effectively.
• Measure, record, and value work independently in accordance with relevant rules and procedures.
• Prepare applications for payment, undertake data assurance and analysis, and manage final account processes.
• Utilise and manage project accounting systems, monitor costs, and produce cost versus value reconciliations.
• Review programmes of work and plan commercial activities to align with project requirements.
• Manage end-to-end supplier procurement, supply chain management, contract administration, and value-for-money assurance.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and manage commercial risks in collaboration with project teams.
• Support the development of team members through coaching, mentoring, and professional guidance.
• Hold or be working towards professional membership of the RICS or an equivalent professional institution.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent qualification).

Skills, Experience & Personal Qualities

• Previous leadership and team management experience.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Collaborative approach with a strong team-working ethic.
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving objectives.
• Strong industry knowledge within infrastructure and civil engineering sectors.