Job Description
Role: Project Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Northumberland
Salary: £65,000-£95,000 + Comprehensive Package
Employment: Permanent
Start: ASAP
The Opportunity
A leading main contractor is seeking an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a major £500m+ infrastructure project in Northumberland. This flagship development combines significant heavy civil engineering, major infrastructure, structural works and new-build construction, making it one of the region's most high-profile projects. With a long delivery programme and a strong pipeline of future work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure contractor offering genuine long-term career progression. Candidates with experience across new build, refurbishment, fit-out or infrastructure are encouraged to apply, as the project requires a broad range of commercial expertise across multiple work packages.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial management of allocated work packages throughout the project lifecycle.
- Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
- Preparation of cost reports, forecasts and CVRs.
- Valuations, variations and change management.
- Contract administration and commercial governance.
- Working closely with the project delivery team to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
- Managing client and subcontractor relationships.
- Supporting the successful commercial delivery of a complex, multidisciplinary construction project.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Project Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
- Experience working for a main contractor.
- Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills.
- Proven experience managing subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account.
- Experience on new-build, fit-out, refurbishment, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- NEC contract experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Ability to work within a collaborative project team on a large-scale, technically challenging development.
Why Apply
- Opportunity to work on a landmark £500m+ infrastructure and construction project.
- Long-term secured workload with one of the UK's leading contractors.
- Exposure to heavy civils, structural works, infrastructure and major building packages.
- Excellent salary of £65,000-£95,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression on future major projects.
- Join an experienced, collaborative commercial team with an excellent reputation for staff development and retention.
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation
Senior Quantity Surveyor in North East employer: O'Neill & Brennan
O'Neill and Brennan is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and teamwork on busy construction sites like the one in Burwell. With a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, employees can expect a respectful environment and the chance to grow their skills while contributing to high-quality projects.
