Senior Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK; North East; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Chartered Quantity Surveying practice in the North East is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide strategic commercial guidance and manage contracts on high-profile NEC4 projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts, alongside excellent leadership and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary alongside extensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

£5,775 flexible allowance

Bonus scheme up to 10%

Private medical insurance

Career development support with NEC4 training

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business travel.
• Professional membership (or working towards) with RICS, CIPS, or ICE preferred.
• Strong understanding of NEC4 contracts and contract strategies.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor providing strategic commercial guidance.
• Manage contract and commercial matters closely with delivery teams.
• Identify creative solutions and drive process improvements.

Skills

Commercially astute

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Leadership skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Engineering

Tools

NEC4 contracts knowledge

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Durham - £65,000-£70,000

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a trusted RICS Chartered Quantity Surveying practice delivering NEC4 projects across nuclear, renewables, water, process, and infrastructure sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high‑profile schemes while developing your expertise in NEC4 contract delivery.

Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic commercial guidance and managing contract and commercial matters. You will work closely with delivery teams, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure project objectives are achieved. This is a hands‑on role at the heart of project delivery, offering the opportunity to identify creative solutions and drive process improvements.

About You

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Engineering (HNC/HND considered)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business travel
• Commercially astute, client‑focused, and confident in promoting collaboration and accountability
• Professional membership (or working towards) with RICS, CIPS, or ICE preferred
• Strong understanding of NEC4 contracts and contract strategies (or similar forms)
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Comfortable working collaboratively on‑site with project teams

Benefits

• £5,775 flexible allowance, bonus scheme up to 10%, enhanced family leave
• Rest & Recharge perks: exclusive holiday lodge, training and resilience retreat, 25 days leave (plus bank holidays) with buy/sell options
• Matched pension contributions up to 8%, private medical insurance, and health cash plan
• Career development support including NEC4 accredited training, expert‑led sessions, and tailored leadership pathways

Why Join?

Be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team delivering meaningful projects across the region. This role offers genuine progression, industry‑leading NEC4 development, and the opportunity to support major infrastructure and regeneration programmes.

Relevant Experience / Sectors

Senior Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Project Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Claims Consultant, Contract Management, Contract Administration, NEC3/4®, EPC, APC, RICS, power generation, nuclear, renewable energy, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, process engineering, civil engineering.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.