Quantity Surveyor

ABS Commercial Solutions; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ABS Commercial Solutions is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support a varied portfolio of utilities and infrastructure projects across Middlesbrough and the Teesside area. You will be involved in commercial management on live schemes and help maintain financial control.

You'll work with project managers and subcontractors, handle payments, valuations, cost reporting and final accounts, and contribute to risk management and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or in a comparable commercial role.
• A solid understanding of commercial management and cost control.
• Experience with subcontractor management, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Knowledge of contract administration and commercial risk management.
• Experience within utilities, infrastructure or civil engineering would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with different project teams.
• Experience with NEC or other relevant forms of contract would be beneficial, depending on the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Preparing and assessing applications for payment, interim valuations and cost reports.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and commercial accounts.
• Monitoring variations, change control and commercial risks.
• Administering contracts and managing contractual obligations.
• Preparing valuations, cost reports and final accounts.
• Supporting commercial negotiations and resolving financial or contractual issues.
• Working closely with project managers, operational teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance and protect project margins.
• Ensuring effective commercial processes are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Cost control

Commercial management

Subcontractor management

Valuations

Variations

Final accounts

Contract administration

Commercial risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Middlesbrough & Teesside | Utilities & Infrastructure

More variety. More exposure. More opportunities to develop.

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge where you can broaden your project experience and continue developing your commercial expertise?

ABS Commercial Solutions is growing, and we're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to support a varied portfolio of utilities and infrastructure projects across Middlesbrough and the wider Teesside area.

We provide commercial management and quantity surveying support to Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors and utility providers across the UK. From established frameworks to individual infrastructure schemes, our work offers exposure to different project teams, commercial requirements and delivery environments.

For a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys variety and wants to keep developing, this is an opportunity to build on your existing experience while taking on new challenges across the infrastructure sector.

The role

You’ll play an active role in the commercial management of projects, helping maintain financial control, manage contractual obligations and support successful delivery.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Managing project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Preparing and assessing applications for payment, interim valuations and cost reports.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and commercial accounts.
• Monitoring variations, change control and commercial risks.
• Administering contracts and managing contractual obligations.
• Preparing valuations, cost reports and final accounts.
• Supporting commercial negotiations and resolving financial or contractual issues.
• Working closely with project managers, operational teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance and protect project margins.
• Ensuring effective commercial processes are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

The projects and responsibilities will vary by assignment, giving you the opportunity to apply your existing skills in different environments and continue building your commercial experience.

What we're looking for

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or in a comparable commercial role.
• A solid understanding of commercial management and cost control.
• Experience with subcontractor management, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Knowledge of contract administration and commercial risk management.
• Experience within utilities, infrastructure or civil engineering would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with different project teams.

Experience with NEC or other relevant forms of contract would be beneficial, depending on the assignment.

Why join ABS Commercial Solutions?

• A varied project portfolio: Work across different schemes, frameworks and infrastructure programmes.
• Exposure to Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors: Broaden your understanding of different commercial operations and project delivery models.
• Continued development: Build on your experience by tackling different commercial and contractual challenges.
• Greater breadth of experience: Gain exposure to different project teams, working environments and stages of delivery.
• Career opportunities: Develop your expertise within a growing commercial consultancy.
• Flexible working: A mix of home working, client office attendance and site-based work, depending on project requirements.

Working arrangements

You’ll support projects across Middlesbrough and the wider Teesside area, with a combination of home working, client office attendance and project site visits. The balance will depend on the assignment and the needs of the project.