Quantity Surveyor

AJ Group; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Group in Durham is seeking a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor to join its civil engineering team, delivering a diverse portfolio of infrastructure schemes across highways, public realm, flood alleviation, active travel and bridges.

You will manage cost control, contract administration and commercial reporting from project start through to final account, working with operations to ensure commercial success and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet reporting deadlines.
• Positive, proactive approach with a strong team ethic.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of interim payment applications and final accounts
• Administration of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
• Identifying and managing Early Warnings
• Preparing, assessing and submitting Compensation Events
• Supporting commercial risk management throughout the project lifecycle
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages
• Administration of subcontract agreements
• Assessing subcontract payment applications and issuing payment notices
• Agreement of subcontract final accounts
• Measurement of quantities from drawings and on site
• Production of accurate valuations, cost value reconciliations and commercial reports
• Working closely with operational teams to monitor project progress
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Ensuring accurate site records are maintained to support contractual entitlement

Skills

NEC3 contracts

NEC4 contracts

Cost control

Commercial reporting

Subcontract administration

Valuations

Final accounts

Project cost management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HND in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Job description

Quantity Surveyor | Civil Engineering | Durham

Are you a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor looking to work on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects?

An established and growing civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team, delivering a diverse portfolio of infrastructure schemes across highways, public realm, flood alleviation, active travel and bridge projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative business delivering projects for local authorities and public sector clients across the North of England.

The Role

You'll play a key role in the commercial delivery of multiple civil engineering projects, taking responsibility for cost management, contract administration and commercial reporting from project start through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of interim payment applications and final accounts
• Administration of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
• Identifying and managing Early Warnings
• Preparing, assessing and submitting Compensation Events
• Supporting commercial risk management throughout the project lifecycle
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages
• Administration of subcontract agreements
• Assessing subcontract payment applications and issuing payment notices
• Agreement of subcontract final accounts
• Measurement of quantities from drawings and on site
• Production of accurate valuations, cost value reconciliations and commercial reports
• Working closely with operational teams to monitor project progress
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Ensuring accurate site records are maintained to support contractual entitlement

What We're Looking For

• HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience working on civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Good understanding of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage workloads and meet reporting deadlines
• Positive, proactive approach with a strong team ethic
• Full UK Driving Licence

Why Join?

You'll become part of a supportive commercial team working on high-profile infrastructure projects that make a lasting impact on local communities.

The business offers:

• A collaborative and supportive culture
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Long-term workload with a strong pipeline of work
• A company that values trust, integrity, respect and teamwork
• Ongoing professional development and support

If you're looking for your next Quantity Surveying opportunity within a growing civil engineering contractor, we'd love to hear from you.