Senior Quantity Surveyor in Gateshead

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 & Skills Required Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within commercial construction or a related sector. Strong understanding of valuations, variations, procurement and subcontractor management. Experience working for a principal contractor or established construction contractor would be advantageous. MEP, building services or data-centre experience is desirable but not essential. Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently. Proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership of commercial responsibilities. What's on Offer? Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience. Company car allowance. Pension scheme and healthcare benefits. Approximately 24 days' annual leave plus your birthday off. Occasional home-working flexibility. Exposure to varied projects valued up to £15 million. Opportunity to have a direct impact on business performance and commercial strategy. Supportive, collaborative working environment with genuine scope to influence the future development of the department. Additional Information The position is based at the company's Team Valley office in Gateshead, with occasional travel to project sites and client meetings. Depending on project requirements, this may involve approximately 1-2 overnight stays per month. The business is looking to appoint as soon as possible and welcomes applications from experienced Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors who are looking for greater ownership, variety and long-term career development. Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion