Managing Quantity Surveyor

Nrl; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nrl is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a major Teesside infrastructure project. You will manage NEC contracts, control costs, prepare payments and final accounts, and work within a robust commercial team to deliver value-driven results.

The role requires strong experience with NEC, cost reporting, and mentoring junior staff. You will contribute to projects across infrastructure and civil engineering, ensuring budgets align with programme goals.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

NEC contract administration

Cost management

Commercial reporting

Team leadership

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.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.

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