Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Pension contributions

Company bonus up to 10%

EV scheme

25 days holiday

Professional development

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Chartered QS consultancy in Durham. You will specialize in NEC4 contract management, tackling complex commercial challenges and guiding project teams to successful delivery.

The role offers hands-on involvement on major infrastructure and energy projects, with regular site visits and strong collaboration with clients and engineers. A commercially astute, communicative professional is ideal for on-site leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive NEC4 contract experience across infrastructure and energy projects.
• Strong commercial management and contract administration skills.
• Experience liaising with clients, project teams and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and contractual support across major infra, energy and engineering projects.
• Administer and manage NEC4 contracts in line with requirements.
• Advise clients and project teams on contractual obligations and commercial matters.
• Manage compensation events and associated cost and programme implications.
• Review valuations, payment applications and entitlements.
• Manage early warnings, change control and risk mitigation.
• Monitor project programmes and assess delays and changes’ commercial impact.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts and commercial assessments.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and support procurement activities.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities; advise on actions.
• Provide contractual guidance to clients and project teams; on-site collaboration.

Skills

NEC4 Knowledge

Contract Administration

Commercial Management

Site-based

Stakeholder Management

Education

MRICS Qualified or APC in progress

QS/Commercial degree

HNC/HND considered

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.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.