Senior Quantity Surveyor

Navartis; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the civil engineering sector is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial and contractual elements of various projects. The role involves budget management, tender preparation, and team collaboration within a supportive environment that promotes professional development and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Positive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Quantity Surveyor role.
• Experience in civil engineering or infrastructure projects required.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual elements of projects.
• Lead cost estimating, tender preparation, and procurement activities.
• Monitor project budgets and produce financial reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Tools

Excel

CATO

Causeway

Job description

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Manage all commercial and contractual elements of assigned projects, ensuring full compliance with relevant procedures and contract terms.

Lead cost estimating, tender preparation, and subcontractor procurement activities.

Monitor project budgets, conduct regular valuations, and produce monthly financial reports.

Identify, value, and manage variations, compensation events, and claims.

Work closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure alignment on commercial goals.

Support the mentoring and development of junior commercial staff.

Contribute to the continual improvement of commercial processes across the business.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveyor role, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.

Experience working on civil engineering or infrastructure projects (e.g. highways, utilities, groundwork).

Strong working knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contract frameworks.

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

High level of attention to detail and commercial awareness.

Proficient in relevant software tools (e.g. Excel, CATO, or Causeway).

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression within a growing regional business

Hybrid working options

A positive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing training and development opportunities

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