Quantity Surveyor

Construction, Property and Engineering; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor. The ideal candidate will manage project budgets, prepare tender documents, and evaluate subcontractor accounts. A degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant experience is required, along with strong negotiation and communication skills. Join a dynamic team working on commercial projects across the North East of England.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the commercial construction sector.
• Strong understanding of Design and Build contracts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and IT skills.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue tender documents and contractor packages.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, and cost control.
• Prepare and submit monthly valuations to clients.
• Procure, negotiate, and manage sub-contractor accounts.
• Value and negotiate variations and compensation events.
• Produce regular financial reports for senior management.
• Settle final accounts with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Strong understanding of Design and Build contracts

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

IT skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant discipline

Job description

Our client is looking for a motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team, a leading main contractor specialising in commercial Design and Build projects across the North East of England. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, from initial tender through to final account.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Tender & Procurement: Prepare and issue tender documents and contractor packages.

• Cost Management: Manage project budgets, including forecasting and cost control.

• Valuations: Prepare and submit monthly valuations to clients.

• Subcontractor Management: Procure, negotiate, and manage sub-contractor accounts.

• Change Management: Value and negotiate variations and compensation events.

• Reporting: Produce regular financial reports for senior management.

• Final Accounts: Settle final accounts with both clients and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the commercial construction sector, preferably with a main contractor.

• Strong understanding of Design and Build contracts.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and IT skills.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a relevant construction-related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Based in or willing to work in the North East region.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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