Senior Quantity Surveyor

Solomons Europe; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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Contract: Permanent, PAYEE

Location: Tyne & Wear

Salary: Competitive salary + Flex Allowance, Company Bonus & Unique Benefits

About Us

Solomons Europe, a trusted RICS Chartered Quantity Surveying Practice since 1998, specialises in NEC4 project delivery across nuclear, renewables, water, process, and infrastructure sectors. We are passionate about professional development and NEC4 excellence, offering NEC accredited training and periodical expert-led sessions to ensure our team stays ahead in the industry.

With growing client demands in the North East and our ambition to become the UK's leading NEC4 practice, we're driving industrial regeneration through a wide range of projects including offshore wind farms, water asset management programmes, major civil engineering works, and subsea cabling infrastructure. Join us and be part of a collaborative team making a real impact.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll act as a trusted advisor on client projects, delivering strategic commercial advice and managing contract and commercial matters. Working as part of the project team on-site and in the office, you will collaborate closely with delivery teams, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure project goals are met. This role requires regular site visits to actively engage in project delivery, problem-solving, and fostering strong relationships.

You'll play a key role in identifying creative solutions, driving process improvements, and working hands-on with stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. This is not just an office-based role but an opportunity to be at the heart of project delivery.

About You

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Engineering (HNC/HND considered).
• Full UK driving license and access to a car for business travel.
• Client-focused, commercially astute, and skilled in fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Professional membership (or working towards) with RICS, CIPS, or ICE preferred.
• Strong understanding of NEC4 contracts and contract strategies, or similar forms.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively on-site with project teams to deliver success.

Benefits

• £5,775 flex allowance, bonus scheme (up to 10%), enhanced family leave.
• Rest & Recharge perks: exclusive holiday lodge, training and resilience retreat, 25 days leave (plus bank holidays), with buy/sell options.
• Matched pension contributions (up to 8%), private medical insurance, and health cash plan.
• Career development support, featuring NEC4 accredited training, periodical NEC expert training and tailored management and leadership development pathways.

Apply Now

Join a forward-thinking team shaping the future of NEC4 collaborative project delivery. Be part of Solomons Europe and take your career to the next level!

Solomons Europe is an inclusive employer. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.