Senior Quantity Surveyor

RMS Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established civil engineering and construction company in Tees Valley is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The ideal candidate will manage costs, oversee contract compliance, and collaborate with project teams. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and a minimum of 5 years' experience in construction or oil & gas sectors. The role offers a salary of up to £70,000 per annum with additional benefits including overtime pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction or oil & gas sectors.
• Excellent working knowledge of Commercial and Contract Management.
• Strong understanding of cost control and variation management.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost capture and produce applications for payment.
• Administer contracts including NEC and bespoke agreements.
• Collaborate with project leads and contribute to the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Contract Management

Cost Control

Excellent IT skills

Client Engagement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 hours 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply via the link or contact us directly for more information: [e-mail] / 01325 389333

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.