Quantity Surveyor

TAY Recruitment Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TAY Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading construction contractor in Darlington. The role combines office and site-based work, focusing on cost control, valuations, and sub-contractor management.

You will manage budgets, prepare final accounts, and liaise with project teams to mitigate commercial risks. Experience in commercial builds and refurbishment is essential, with strong negotiation and communication skills to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Experience with commercial new builds, extensions and refurbishment projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets and commercial performance.
• Prepare valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and accounts.
• Monitor project expenditure and identify commercial risks.
• Work closely with Site Managers and Project Managers.
• Attend site meetings and provide commercial updates.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Project management

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Darlington

Location: Darlington
Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience
Job Type: Permanent
Working Arrangement: Office & Site Based

TAY Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join an established construction contractor based in Darlington.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets and commercial performance.
• Prepare valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and accounts.
• Monitor project expenditure and identify commercial risks.
• Work closely with Site Managers and Project Managers.
• Attend site meetings and provide commercial updates.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Experience working on commercial new builds, extensions and refurbishment projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive, negotiable salary depending on experience.
• Permanent position with an established contractor.
• Varied portfolio of commercial construction projects.
• Opportunity for long-term career development.