Senior Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK Ltd; Durham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to 10%

EV scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contributions up to 8%

NEC4 accredited training

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Chartered QS Consultancy role based in Durham. You will deliver commercial and contractual expertise across major infrastructure and energy projects, with NEC4 at the core of contract administration and strong client-facing responsibilities.

The role emphasizes on-site collaboration, pragmatic commercial decision-making and ongoing relationship management with clients, project managers, engineers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or QS.
• Strong NEC4 contract administration and commercial management experience.
• Experience across infrastructure, energy, utilities or similar complex projects.
• Good understanding of NEC4 procedures and commercial mechanisms.
• Experience managing compensation events and change control.
• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related field; MRICS preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and contractual expertise across major projects.
• Advise on contractual matters and manage commercial processes.
• Support project teams through changes, risks and financial challenges.
• Conduct regular site visits and liaise with clients and teams.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and NEC4 administration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

On-site collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

MRICS or APC in progress

HNC/HND considered

Full UK driving licence

Tools

NEC4 contract administration

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Chartered QS Consultancy

Location - Durham

Salary/Package - 60,000 - 75,000 + Flex Allowance & Benefits

About the Company

I'm currently recruiting for an established consultancy that provide specialist quantity surveying, commercial management and contractual advice across major infrastructure, energy, utilities and engineering projects.

The business supports complex projects throughout the lifecycle, working closely with clients and delivery teams with a strong emphasis on effective contract management and commercial performance.

The business is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC4 knowledge to support its expanding project portfolio.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial and contractual expertise across major projects, working closely with clients, project managers, engineers, contractors and subcontractors to support successful project delivery.

With NEC4 contract management at the heart of the role, you will advise on contractual matters, manage commercial processes and help project teams navigate changes, risks and financial challenges.

This is a hands‑on, client‑facing position offering the opportunity to work closely with project delivery teams, contribute to commercial decision‑making and develop practical solutions to complex contractual issues. Regular site visits will form part of the role, allowing you to build strong working relationships and support projects directly.

The opportunity would suit a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor who combines strong NEC4 knowledge with relevant project experience, clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to delivering results.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing commercial and contractual support across major infrastructure, energy and engineering projects
• Administering and managing NEC4 contracts in accordance with contractual requirements
• Advising clients and project teams on contractual obligations and commercial matters
• Managing and assessing compensation events and associated cost and programme implications
• Reviewing valuations, payment applications and contractual entitlements
• Managing early warnings, change control and commercial risk mitigation
• Monitoring project programmes and assessing the commercial implications of delays and changes
• Preparing cost reports, forecasts and commercial assessments
• Monitoring project costs and financial performance against agreed budgets
• Supporting procurement activities and the preparation of tender documentation
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate actions
• Providing contractual guidance to clients, contractors and wider project teams
• Working collaboratively with project managers, engineers and other stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and ensuring effective contractual administration
• Building positive working relationships across project teams
• Supporting colleagues and sharing commercial knowledge where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Strong practical experience of NEC4 contract administration and commercial management
• Relevant experience across infrastructure, engineering, utilities, energy or similarly complex project environments
• Good understanding of NEC4 contractual procedures, obligations and commercial mechanisms
• Experience managing compensation events, payment assessments and change control
• Understanding of programme management and contractual risk
• Experience preparing cost reports, forecasts and commercial assessments
• Commercially astute, with the ability to identify risks and develop effective solutions
• Confident providing contractual advice and communicating with clients and project teams
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively on-site with project teams
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering or a related discipline; HNC/HND qualifications will also be considered
• MRICS qualified or actively working towards RICS chartership through the APC
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits and business travel

What's on Offer

• Buy and sell holidays and matched pension contributions up to 8%
• Company bonus scheme up to 10% of salary and EV scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Professional development and ongoing training
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure, energy and engineering projects
• Long‑term career progression within an established consultancy
• Opportunity to strengthen your commercial and contractual expertise
• Supportive working environment alongside experienced commercial and project professionals
• A varied project portfolio with opportunities across multiple UK locations
• Career development support including NEC4 accredited training and tailored management and leadership development pathways.

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.