Project Quantity Surveyor

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to 10%

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension up to 8% matched

Life Assurance

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group seeks a Project Quantity Surveyor to join a Chartered QS consultancy with NEC4 specialization. The role focuses on NEC4 contract delivery across power, infrastructure, and utility projects, supporting professional development and long-term progression.

You will manage NEC4 contracts, develop contractual and commercial expertise, and travel to site as needed. A degree in QS or related field is preferred, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in QS, Commercial Management or Engineering.
• Detailed understanding of NEC4 contracts.
• Experience administering NEC contracts would be advantageous.
• Good commercial awareness with ability to identify and manage risk.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and commercial management of NEC4 contracts.
• Apply detailed NEC4 contract knowledge—including Main/Secondary Options, Contract Data, compensation events.
• Lead and contribute to contractual communications and NEC4 processes.
• Support early warning, risk mitigation and cost control.
• Manage compensation events, valuations and commercial reporting.
• Provide commercial insight to support project efficiency and outcomes.
• Work with clients, contractors and subcontractors to assess programme impacts.
• Promote strong contract governance and effective risk management.

Skills

NEC4 contracts knowledge

Contract management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management / Engineering

Job description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Tyne & Wear and Durham/Teeside locations
• Excellent salary package – dependent upon experience
• Generous flexible benefits allowance
• Company bonus scheme of up to 10% of salary, dependent upon company and personal performance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell additional annual leave
• Matched pension contributions up to 8% of salary
• Private medical insurance
• Company health cash plan
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Structured career development and progression
• Career coaching, mentorship, training and peer learning
• Professional development and support towards Chartership
• Advanced NEC4 training and development
• Opportunity for sponsored NEC4 ECC Project Manager training
• Exposure to complex and high-value projects across nuclear, renewables, water, process and infrastructure sectors

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to join an established Chartered Quantity Surveying consultancy with a strong specialism in NEC4 contract and commercial project delivery.

The business supports clients and delivery partners across major power, energy, infrastructure, construction, engineering and utilities projects, with a particular focus on using NEC4 to promote collaborative working and successful project outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who wants to develop beyond traditional cost management and build genuine expertise within NEC4. The successful candidate will join an organisation that places significant emphasis on professional development, technical knowledge and long-term career progression. You will have the opportunity to develop your contractual and commercial expertise while working on complex projects across sectors including nuclear, renewables, water, process and infrastructure.

The business provides structured career development alongside coaching, mentoring and advanced NEC4 training, making this particularly attractive to a Quantity Surveyor looking to progress professionally and develop towards greater commercial and contractual responsibility.

THE ROLE

• You will support the administration and commercial management of NEC4 contracts.
• Apply a detailed working knowledge of NEC4 contracts, including Main and Secondary Options, Contract Data and compensation event procedures.
• Lead and contribute to contractual communications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to NEC4 processes.
• Support early warning and risk mitigation strategies.
• Proactively identify and manage commercial and contractual risks.
• Manage compensation events, valuations and commercial reporting.
• Support cost control, forecasting and change management.
• Provide commercial insight to support project efficiency and successful commercial outcomes.
• Work closely with clients and contractors to assess programme submissions and potential project impacts.
• Manage commercial and contractual changes, ensuring these are appropriately evidenced and aligned with the relevant contract mechanisms.
• Support the resolution of contractual issues and challenges.
• Work collaboratively with clients, contractors, subcontractors and wider project teams.
• Promote strong contract governance and effective risk management.
• Contribute positively to the development of high-performing project teams.
• Take ownership of your responsibilities and maintain high professional and commercial standards.

THE PERSON

• You will ideally hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Engineering, although HNC/HND qualifications will also be considered.
• You will have relevant Quantity Surveying, commercial or contract management experience.
• You will have a detailed understanding of NEC4 contracts or similar contractual forms.
• Experience administering NEC contracts would be advantageous.
• You will understand payment mechanisms, compensation events and commercial change management.
• Experience supporting programme management would be beneficial.
• You will have good commercial awareness with an ability to identify and manage contractual and commercial risk.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• You will be comfortable engaging with clients, contractors and subcontractors.
• You will have a collaborative approach to project delivery.
• You will be proactive, organised and commercially aware.
• Working towards professional membership with RICS, CIPS or ICE would be advantageous.
• You will have a genuine interest in developing your NEC4 expertise and progressing professionally.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required due to regular site visits and business travel.