Quantity Surveyor

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is looking for candidates to support project leaders in delivering high-quality services while managing commercial aspects. The ideal applicant will have at least five years' experience in civil engineering with skills in negotiation and client communication. This role involves liaising with various stakeholders and ensuring project goals are met. The position offers flexible working options across Leeds, Manchester, or Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in relevant sectors.
• Technical delivery experience on civil engineering projects.
• Good technical writing and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial management support to project teams.
• Lead or support the delivery of projects and commissions.
• Develop collaborative relationships with clients.

Skills

Commercial and cost management advice

Client communication

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Proactive learning

Education

Relevant degree or apprenticeship

Professional institution membership (CICES, RICS, ICE)

Job description

Overview

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the ability to support project leaders in maintaining high standards of service delivery in a challenging and fast‑moving environment, while achieving successful outcomes for our clients. With an eye on future development, we anticipate candidates would bring a proactive approach to learning through capturing and sharing knowledge across projects, real engagement in our commitment to a culture of equality, diversity and innovation, and an ambition to reinforce our reputation as a preferred service provider. The role is based in Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham, with flexible location options.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing accurate commercial and cost management advice and reporting to our clients.
• Leading or supporting the successful delivery of projects and commissions.
• Setting objectives and priorities, working independently or as a proactive team player.
• Effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects; liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control.
• Undertaking service delivery with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Delivering all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner.
• Providing commercial management support to the broader project team.
• Developing strong collaborative relationships with client and clients’ supply chain staff to support the achievement of project goals.
• Negotiating and corresponding with clients.
• Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant educational background, including a degree or apprenticeship.
• Professional institution membership (CICES, RICS, ICE, etc.) or working towards qualification.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in relevant sectors.
• Technical delivery experience gained within civil engineering projects.
• Good technical writing, client‑facing and communication skills.
• Well‑organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well‑disciplined and commercially astute.
• A team player with a ‘can‑do’ attitude.