Quantity Surveyor - Construction in Gateshead

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the commercial management of construction projects for external clients. You will report directly to the Commercial Director.

Core Values

• Integrity: Acting with honesty and strong ethical standards while fostering positive working relationships.
• Respect & Accountability: Trusting colleagues’ abilities, taking responsibility for actions, and contributing to team success.
• Pride & Passion: Demonstrating commitment and valuing individual contributions.
• Quality: Delivering services in line with quality, environmental, and safety standards, and best practice.
• Innovation: Embracing new methods of working to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and promote Health & Safety procedures across projects and supply chains.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Work in accordance with commercial tracking processes.
• Manage and delegate tasks to junior team members as required.
• Commercial & Project Duties:
• Prepare programme-based cost-to-complete forecasts and project budgets.
• Advise on procurement strategy.
• Prepare subcontract documentation, including bills of quantities.
• Review contract conditions and report risks or recommendations.
• Procure subcontractors.
• Prepare and analyse tender costings.
• Manage costs across a variety of projects.
• Undertake cost-value analysis and reporting.
• Perform risk and value management and cost control.
• Identify, analyse, and respond to commercial risks.
• Produce detailed progress and financial reports.
• Price and agree variations with clients.
• Value works in progress and agree final accounts.
• Provide commercial advice to site teams.
• Maintain awareness of current building contracts.
• Support senior management with contractual claims.

Continuous Improvement

You will contribute to business performance and development by:

• Identifying issues and proposing effective solutions.
• Following and improving quality and safety procedures.
• Promoting teamwork across internal and external teams.
• Participating in training and professional development.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

General Requirements

• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Work safely in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Communicate clearly and professionally (written and verbal).
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Demonstrate initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Effectively prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a proactive, flexible, and conscientious approach.
• Understand organisational structure, values, and procedures after induction.
• Report any visits from external regulatory bodies to management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in a construction-related discipline or equivalent.

Experience & Skills

• Essential:
• 2+ years’ Quantity Surveying experience (post-graduate), or 5+ years without formal qualifications.
• Experience in sectors such as commercial, retail, heritage, or education.
• Experience acting as a commercial lead on multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to take responsibility for assigned tasks.
• Strong analytical and technical data interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet performance targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organised, flexible, and proactive approach.
• Negotiation skills.
• IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Desirable: Experience in housing construction.

Knowledge & Additional Requirements

• Good knowledge of construction contract law.
• Understanding of financial controls and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to advise on financial aspects of construction projects.
• Working knowledge of various construction contract types.
• High level of self-motivation and commitment to professional development.

Additional Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally.
• Ability to visit construction sites, including climbing ladders and scaffolding where required.