Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

(large, well-established civil engineering main contractor)

About the role:

We’re seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to deliver first-class financial and commercial management across a portfolio of civil engineering schemes. You’ll lead on accurate measurement, valuation and cash-flow management, underpinning successful delivery so projects land on time, within budget and to the highest commercial standards.

Projects and scope:

• New highways and road adaptations, RC structures, large drainage schemes and public realm works.
• Individual project values from £250k to £55m, often design & build.
• Geography: schemes between Berwick and Northallerton, with most activity in Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Teesside.
• Working pattern: office, site and/or home working (hybrid).

Location

North East Only - various depending on your location

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and submit interim payment applications and final accounts.
• Work confidently under NEC3/NEC4 (and other civil engineering standard forms).
• Raise early warnings and drive risk reduction.
• Notify, assess and submit quotations for compensation events.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to ensure robust, accurate site records.
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings as required.
• Produce project financial forecasts and reports to the company’s commercial reporting timetable.
• Lead subcontract procurement and management; approve orders and payments prepared by others.
• Value, certify and/or approve payments to subcontractors.
• Mentor and support QS colleagues to aid their development and achieve team objectives.

(The list above is not exhaustive; you may be asked to undertake additional duties reasonably required by the role.)

Qualifications & experience:

• 5–10+ years’ proven commercial experience in civil engineering.
• HND/degree (or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong grasp of construction processes and procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard IT packages.
• Demonstrable experience across different contract frameworks and role-specific documentation.
• Broad contracting and commercial skills with a track record of delivering results.

Attributes & skills:

• Supportive, team-focused approach; helps others with clear direction.
• Composed and productive under pressure; excellent time management.
• Self-aware, seeks continual improvement; strong attention to detail.
• Clear, professional communicator with excellent written skills.
• Sound judgement; makes decisions that benefit the business.
• Courteous, professional conduct at all times.
• Valid UK driving licence.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Your details will not be shared with anyone until we’ve discussed the opportunity in more detail and you’re happy to proceed.

We will also confirm the name of the company hiring for this role during the same conversation.

To apply, simply click “Apply for this Job” on this listing, or email your CV to David@fulcrumrecruit.com. If you have any questions beforehand, feel free to call me on 07880 369 557.