Senior Quantity Surveyor

Fortiva; North East; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Pension 8% employer contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing & Volunteer Days

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Fortiva is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial performance across medium to large MEP/construction projects in the North East region. You will protect profitability, manage contractual risk and forecast margins, while guiding project teams through changes and final accounts.

The role focuses on delivering value on a major electricity infrastructure project, with emphasis on accurate reporting, subcontractor management and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience managing the commercial aspects of medium to large MEP or construction projects.
• GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent.
• A relevant BSc/degree or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and forecast costs, revenue and cash flow.
• Manage payment applications and receipts.
• Produce accurate reporting on expenditure, projections and margins.
• Support subcontractor procurement and management.
• Negotiate final accounts and support dispute resolution.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Financial forecasting

Education

BSc/degree or equivalent

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – North East Region

Permanent Role – Competitive Salary plus Car or Car Allowance and Flexible Benefits

• Ready to take greater commercial ownership of medium to large MEP and construction projects, from contract review through to final account?
• Do you have the experience to protect project profitability, manage contractual risk and turn accurate forecasting into sound commercial decisions?
• Interested in contributing to major electricity infrastructure in the North East with a leading independent engineering and services business?

If this sounds like what you are looking for or you're interested in finding out more, then get in touch today!

Introduction

An opportunity has arisen with our client for a Senior Quantity Surveyor, taking responsibility for commercial performance across medium to large projects.

In this role, you will contribute to a major infrastructure project to create a 2GW high-voltage direct electricity connection between Scotland and North East England. Main foundation piling at the North East site is complete, with engineering and supervision work now underway. Community and environmental initiatives are also ongoing, and the wider infrastructure programme is targeting completion around 2029.

The Role

You will implement sound commercial practices throughout the project lifecycle, reviewing contract terms, identifying risks and opportunities, and working with project teams to ensure contractual obligations are understood and met. You will manage the agreement of changes while keeping safety visible in commercial decisions and project activities.

Day to day, you will monitor and forecast costs, revenue and cash flow, manage payment applications and receipts, and produce accurate reporting on expenditure, projections and margins. You will also support subcontractor procurement and management, maintaining the records needed to substantiate commercial positions.

Building constructive relationships with project teams, customers and other stakeholders will be central to the role. You will negotiate final accounts, facilitate sign-off and support dispute resolution where required. Where needed, you will also manage and coach Quantity Surveyors or Assistant Quantity Surveyors.

Candidate Requirements

You will bring experience managing the commercial aspects of medium to large MEP or construction projects, supported by sound contractual understanding, financial judgement and confident negotiation skills.

English and Maths GCSEs, or equivalent, are required, alongside a relevant BSc/degree or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards one. Clear communication, accurate reporting and the ability to balance commercial priorities with positive stakeholder relationships will help you succeed.

Benefits

• The package includes a competitive salary, car or car allowance, and access to a salary sacrifice hybrid/electric vehicle scheme.
• Benefits also include a pension with up to 8% employer contribution, Private Medical Insurance, Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days, and a free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible options include Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships and more, alongside a personal development programme.

About the Client

Our client is a leading independent UK engineering and services business operating across the building and infrastructure sectors. The organisation invests in training and talent development, with clear career development paths and ongoing support. Its work combines complex engineering delivery with modern tools and technologies.

Closing

Bring your commercial experience to substantial engineering projects and take the next step in your quantity surveying career.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you