Senior Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Gateshead, Team Valley Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE Benefits: Car allowance, pension, healthcare, approximately 24 days' annual leave + birthday off Working Arrangements: Office-based, with occasional flexibility to work from home The Opportunity We are working with an established and growing construction and engineering contractor seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its commercial department. With an annual turnover of approximately £20 million, the business delivers projects ranging from £50,000 to £15 million across commercial construction, data centres, building services, plant replacements and maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit team, take ownership of commercial activities and play a key role in shaping and developing the company's commercial function. Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial aspects of construction and engineering projects from initial stages through to completion. Prepare and manage applications for payment, valuations and variations. Oversee procurement activities, subcontractor appointments and subcontract orders. Monitor project costs, budgets and commercial performance. Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities. Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery. Support contract administration and commercial reporting. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders. Contribute to the development and improvement of commercial processes across the business. Experience