Senior Quantity Surveyor
Civils Contractor
Groundworks | Roads | Drains | Sewers

Location: Morpeth
Salary: £60k - £75k base + car
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About The Company

Our are a well-established and growing civil engineering and groundworks contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure and enabling works for commercial, industrial, retail, logistics, and mixed-use developments across the region. Their expertise includes groundworks, roads and highways, drainage, sewer infrastructure, earthworks, and associated civil engineering packages.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured projects, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple civil engineering and groundworks projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of multiple groundworks and civil engineering projects.
• Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating subcontract agreements.
• Producing accurate cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Valuing and submitting interim applications for payment.
• Managing variations, compensation events, and contractual changes.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Assessing and certifying subcontractor payments.
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Providing commercial support and guidance to project teams.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.
• Supporting business growth through tender reviews and pre-construction input where required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering or groundworks sector.
• Strong knowledge of roads, drainage, sewers, infrastructure, and groundworks packages associated with commercial developments.
• Excellent understanding of construction contracts, including NEC and JCT forms.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to produce accurate cost reporting and forecasting.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred).
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, or working towards professional accreditation is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong reputation and long-term workload.