Senior Quantity Surveyor

NRL Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Limited in Darlington is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to own the commercial management of complex construction projects, ensuring value, quality and efficiency throughout delivery. You will lead a team, influence strategic decisions and help deliver projects safely and profitably.

The role is full-time and permanent with on-site work. You will manage procurement, contract administration, cost control, risk management and reporting, working with clients, suppliers and internal teams to

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent qualification).
• Proven experience delivering multiple small or medium projects within a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard construction contracts (JCT, NEC).
• Excellent understanding of commercial risk management and cost forecasting.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• CSCS and SMSTS certification, with a valid UK driving licence.
• Technical understanding of MEPH systems and interfaces.
• Highly organised, analytical and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of projects, including procurement, contract administration and cost control.
• Lead and support a team of surveyors to maximise project margins through effective cost forecasting, valuation and reporting.
• Oversee subcontractor management from tendering to final account.
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Prepare and present regular cost reports, forecasts and cashflow updates.
• Drive margin improvement and optimise project profitability.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure commercial objectives align with delivery targets.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Cost forecasting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

This Senior Quantity Surveyor role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the commercial success of complex construction projects. You’ll take ownership of financial and contractual management, ensuring value, quality and efficiency through every stage of project delivery. Ideal for a proactive and commercially minded professional, this position provides the chance to lead a team, influence strategic decisions and help deliver projects safely and profitably.

Location and Working Pattern

Darlington- full-time, permanent position.

Client Overview

Our client is an established construction and infrastructure business delivering technically challenging projects to high industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of projects, including procurement, contract administration and cost control.
• Lead and support a team of surveyors to maximise project margins through effective cost forecasting, valuation and reporting.
• Oversee subcontractor management from tendering to final account.
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Prepare and present regular cost reports, forecasts and cashflow updates.
• Drive margin improvement and optimise project profitability.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure commercial objectives align with delivery targets.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Must‑have Requirements

• Degree or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent qualification).
• Proven experience delivering multiple small or medium projects within a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard construction contracts (JCT, NEC).
• Excellent understanding of commercial risk management and cost forecasting.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• CSCS and SMSTS certification, with a valid UK driving licence.
• Technical understanding of MEPH systems and interfaces.
• Highly organised, analytical and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a collaborative approach.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Professional Chartership (or working towards).
• Experience leading large or complex projects.
• Strong commercial negotiation and problem‑solving skills.
• Contractual administration expertise.
• Ability to identify and drive process improvements.
• Effective team leadership and mentoring capability.

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