Quantity Surveyor
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Middlesborough, North East |
| Sector | Civil Engineering |
| Salary | £50k base + £5k car allowance |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Lee Wise |
| Job Ref | 19467 |
- Description
Quantity Surveyor
Middlesbrough
National Civil Engineering Contractor
Housing Plots, Sewers & Drainage
£50k base + £5k car
25 days holiday + bank holidaysAbout The Company
Out client are a respected national civil engineering contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions to leading housebuilders and local authorities across the UK. Known for their reliability, technical expertise, and commitment to safe, efficient project delivery, they specialise in groundworks, housing plot infrastructure, adoptable sewers, drainage, and associated civil engineering works.
As their workload continues to grow, they are seeking a talented Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team and support the successful delivery of multiple housing and infrastructure schemes.
Role Overview
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of projects, ensuring accurate cost control and supporting project teams from tender stage through to final account. This role is key to ensuring commercial success and maintaining strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the commercial management of housing plot, sewer, and drainage projects.
- Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations, variations, and final accounts.
- Carry out accurate measurements and take-offs for groundworks and civil engineering packages.
- Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost performance across multiple sites.
- Procure subcontractors, prepare comparisons, and manage subcontract payments.
- Ensure contract compliance under NEC, JCT, or client-specific forms.
- Produce monthly cost/value reconciliations and commercial reports.
- Work closely with site teams, clients, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities, supporting value engineering initiatives.
About You
- Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, groundworks, or housing infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of drainage, deep and adoptable sewers, earthworks, and plot works.
- Excellent commercial awareness with strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Competent with industry measurement methods and commercial software.
- Familiarity with NEC/JCT contracts or similar
- Highly organised with strong communication and client-facing skills.
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.
- Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to projects as required.
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Company vehicle or car allowance.
- Long-term career progression within a growing national contractor.
- Supportive, collaborative team culture.
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of housing and infrastructure projects.
How to Apply
If you’re a driven and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking civil engineering contractor, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and we will call you immediately.