Senior Quantity Surveyor

PSR Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor based in the Northeast is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage projects from procurement to final account. Key responsibilities include contract administration, cost reporting, and supporting project teams. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience working with JCT and NEC contracts. The position offers a competitive salary up to £75,000, along with benefits like a car allowance and private healthcare, fostering a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Private healthcare

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor with a Main Contractor.
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Sound knowledge of construction law and commercial risk management.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of projects from procurement to final account.
• Preparation, management and negotiation of subcontract packages.
• Monthly cost reporting, forecasting and earned value analysis.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

Understanding of JCT and NEC contracts

Knowledge of construction law

Managing subcontractors

Strong IT and reporting skills

Job description

The Company

A long-established, privately owned main contractor with a strong regional presence across the North of England is seeking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Northeast operations.

The business delivers high-quality schemes across Industrial, Logistics, Commercial and Residential sectors, working with repeat clients and operating with a long-term, relationship-led approach. Known for its stability, strong leadership and investment in people, this contractor offers a professional but supportive working environment with genuine career progression.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role within the regional Commercial team, working closely with project delivery teams to ensure robust commercial control from pre‑construction through to final account.

Reporting directly to the Regional Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of one or multiple projects depending on size and complexity, acting as the commercial lead and supporting the wider commercial strategy for the region.

This role will involve a mix of site-based and office-based work, providing exposure to live projects and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of projects from procurement to final account
• Preparation, management and negotiation of subcontract packages
• Administration of contracts under NEC and JCT frameworks
• Monthly cost reporting, forecasting and earned value analysis
• Management of valuations, variations, certificates and accruals
• Supporting project teams to achieve commercial and programme targets
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and commercial best practice
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and supply chain

About You

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor with a Main Contractor
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts
• Sound knowledge of construction law and commercial risk management
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary construction projects
• Confident managing subcontractors and commercial reporting processes
• Strong IT and reporting skills

Personal Attributes

• Commercially astute and detail-driven
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Organised and able to manage multiple workstreams
• Team-focused with a collaborative working style
• Proactive, professional and delivery-focused

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £75,000 + package
• Car allowance, pension and private healthcare
• Enhanced annual leave and flexible benefits
• Strong pipeline of secured regional work
• Clear progression routes toward Managing QS / Commercial Manager
• Supportive culture with long-term career stability