Managing Quantity Surveyor

Gleeds; Newcastle (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor in Newcastle with a hybrid working model combining home, office, and client sites. The role involves managing contracts, tracking costs, and ensuring project quality, particularly in Defence programmes.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in Quantity Surveying and a degree or equivalent qualification, with opportunities for career development and further training.

Qualifications

• Experience in Nuclear, Civil engineering or Engineering sectors preferred but not essential.
• Broad technical knowledge in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
• Understanding of NEC forms of contract and Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Manage NEC forms of Contracts such as Option A, B, C and E.
• Track costs related to manufacturing including hours and consumables.
• Provide regular cost reports and summaries.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Cost Management

Procurement knowledge

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management

Job description

Location: Newcastle (Hybrid working, mixture of home, office and client sites)

Job type: Permanent, Full-time with flexible working and core hours.

Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award‑winning projects around the world. We are an accredited Great Place to Work employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a permanent basis. In this team you will play a crucial part in delivering and monitoring Defence programmes, which are the most technical and complex challenges facing us today, helping to keep the UK safe from current and future threats.

Responsibilities

• Operating with NEC form of Contract such as Option A, B, C and E as well as bespoke forms of contract.
• Track total costs (hours, third party and consumables) for manufacturing.
• Attend meetings relating to cost and progress.
• Provide cost reports/summaries as required.
• Review third party and consumable costs for disallowed items, check sub‑contract invoices for errors/mis‑bookings.
• Maintain live completion date tracker.
• Review supplier commercial reports for accuracy.
• Maintain awareness of key issues that can affect cost/time/quality.
• Liaise with head office when queries are raised (estimating, budget holders, seniors etc.).
• Liaise with site quality team with regard to rework and be aware of major issues.

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (including Service Contracting) sectors is desired but not essential.
• Broad spectrum of technical knowledge relating to Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost and Commercial Management – ideally both pre and post contract.
• Experience of standard forms of contract, including the NEC suite, and Public Contract Regulations 2015; candidates' personal and communication skills, ambition, drive and energy will be considered equally important.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline; applicants with an alternative background (e.g., Engineering) may be considered.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable and will be supported if not already attained.

Benefits

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well‑being comes first.
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience.
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work‑life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work employer.

About Gleeds

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.