Managing Quantity Surveyor

Ceto Talent; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceto Talent is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a major energy infrastructure project in the UK. The role involves overseeing NEC contract administration, cost reporting, and procurement across hybrid sites in Teesside, Leeds, Newcastle, with remote options.

You will lead a commercial team, manage change, prepare valuations, and liaise with clients and suppliers to drive value and risk management on a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Managing QS or Senior QS with team management.
• Background in UK infrastructure or civil engineering delivery.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills in a client-facing role.
• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• RICS membership or working towards it.
• Ability to establish quickly within a fast-paced project team.

Responsibilities

• NEC contract administration, including change management and commercial risk.
• Preparing applications for payment, valuations and final accounts.
• Managing cost reporting, forecasting and cost/value reconciliations.
• Leading supplier procurement and subcontract administration.
• Reviewing programmes and planning commercial activities.
• Supporting and developing junior commercial team members.
• Building strong working relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Skills

NEC contract knowledge

Leadership / team management

Client-facing communication

Cost forecasting

Procurement administration

Subcontract administration

Programme planning

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

RICS membership or working towards it

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor | Net Zero Teesside

£650 per day via Umbrella | Inside IR35

12-month contract | ASAP start | 42 hours per week

Hybrid working | Teesside / Leeds / Newcastle/ Remote

We're recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor to support the design and build of two substations connecting the Net Zero Teesside power station to the grid.

This is an opportunity to join a major energy infrastructure project combining gas-fired power generation with carbon capture and storage.

The role

• NEC contract administration, including change management and commercial risk.
• Preparing applications for payment, valuations and final accounts.
• Managing cost reporting, forecasting and cost/value reconciliations.
• Leading supplier procurement and subcontract administration.
• Reviewing programmes and planning commercial activities.
• Supporting and developing junior commercial team members.
• Building strong working relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

What we're looking for

• Experience as a Managing QS or an experienced Senior QS with team management responsibilities.
• A background in UK infrastructure or civil engineering delivery, gained on the client or contractor side.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in a client-facing role.
• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent.
• RICS membership, equivalent professional membership, or working towards it.
• Ability to establish yourself quickly within a fast-paced project team.

Working arrangements

Hybrid working is anticipated, with approximately 2-3 days per week on site and flexibility around Leeds, Newcastle or the project office. Final attendance and travel arrangements will be confirmed.