Senior Quantity Surveyor

RMS Recruitment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned civil engineering and construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage costs and contracts for major projects. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Quantity Surveying, alongside a minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction or oil and gas sectors. This role involves close collaboration with project leadership and clients to ensure commercial success. Salary up to £70k annually, with additional overtime pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the construction or oil & gas sectors.
• Excellent working knowledge of Commercial and Contract Management NEC contract options & bespoke contracts.
• Strong understanding of Application Payments and variation management.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost capture and produce applications for payment.
• Administer contracts including NEC and bespoke agreements.
• Oversee change management processes ensuring contractual compliance.
• Collaborate with project leads and the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Cost control

Contract Management

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

About the Role:

RMS is proud to be partnering with a well-established civil engineering and construction company to offer an exciting new career opportunity. This vacancy represents a fantastic chance to join a respected industry leader, known for delivering high-quality projects across the UK.

• Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Location: Middlesborough
• Salary: Up to 70k per annum
• Overtime: Overtime is calculated at time plus a half Monday to Saturday. Sundays at Double time.
• Working Hours: Site hours are between 7am-7pm Monday to Friday. 47.5 hour per week.

About the Role:

This is a senior role, ideal for a confident and knowledgeable QS who thrives in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment. You will play a key part in supporting the commercial success of major contracts, working closely with project leadership and client representatives to manage cost, value, and change throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage cost capture and produce accurate, timely applications for payment in line with client-specific requirements.
• Administer contracts effectively, including NEC (various options) and bespoke oil & gas agreements.
• Oversee change management processes, including variations, Early Warnings, and Compensation Events (or equivalents), ensuring contractual compliance.
• Collaborate with project leads and take an active role within the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) for the contract.
• Produce detailed weekly and monthly reports, end-out forecasting, and cost/value reconciliations for both internal stakeholders and the client.
• Lead and manage internal commercial meetings and ensure alignment across delivery and commercial teams.
• Support the wider business and regional contracts as needed, offering commercial expertise and consistency.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in the construction or oil & gas sectors.
• Excellent working knowledge of Commercial and Contract Management NEC contract options & bespoke contracts.
• A strong understanding of cost control, Application Payments, forecasting, and variation management.
• Excellent IT skills with a particular focus on Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to engage confidently with clients, project teams, and senior stakeholders.

RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on these occasions.