Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 65,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne & Wear
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Overview
Our client is a well-established, privately-owned Tier 1 construction contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the residential, commercial, industrial and public sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure business that invests in its people, delivers exciting projects and offers genuine long-term career progression.
The Opportunity
You'll take commercial responsibility for one of several exciting projects currently due to commence, including:
* A large-scale residential housing development
* A major industrial warehouse scheme
* A new purpose-built student accommodation development
Working closely with the Commercial Manager and Project Team, you'll manage the commercial aspects of your project from procurement through to final account. This is a hybrid role, with your time split between the regional office and site, allowing you to build strong relationships with operational teams while maintaining commercial control.
Responsibilities
* Managing project costs from pre-construction through to final account
* Procuring subcontract packages
* Preparing subcontract documentation
* Managing subcontractor accounts and valuations
* Cost reporting and forecasting
* Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
* Preparing monthly CVRs
* Pricing variations and change management
* Working closely with site teams to maximise project performance
* Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
* Supporting successful commercial delivery while maintaining profitability
About You
We're looking for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor who enjoys taking ownership of projects and working collaboratively within a supportive commercial team. You'll ideally have:
* Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
* Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
* Experience delivering construction projects from start to finish
* Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
* The ability to build strong relationships across project teams
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred)
* Full UK Driving Licence
Experience within residential, industrial, commercial or student accommodation projects would be highly advantageous.
What's on Offer?
* £55,000 - £65,000 Basic Salary
* Car Allowance
* Annual Bonus
* Pension Scheme
* Private Healthcare
* Generous Annual Leave
* Hybrid Working (Office & Site)
* Ongoing Training & Development
* Genuine Career Progression
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a secure pipeline of work across multiple sectors. You'll be given ownership of your own project, supported by an experienced commercial team, and offered clear opportunities for progression within a business that values long-term career development.
If you're looking to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career and want to work on high-profile construction projects within a supportive and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you