Quantity Surveyor (Permanent) — Gateshead

The opportunity

Join a well-established, fast-growing marine & civil engineering contractor with a healthy forward pipeline and a busy portfolio of quay, jetty, harbour and wider infrastructure schemes across the UK. You’ll be primarily office-based in Gateshead with occasional site visits in and out of the region, working alongside an experienced commercial team that will invest in your development.

Who we’re looking for

• 2–3+ years’ post-degree experience in Quantity Surveying (BSc/MSc).
• Ideally exposure to NEC3/NEC4 (Option A/C/E etc.); equally open to someone bright and committed who can pick this up quickly.
• A genuine interest in, or desire to move into, civil engineering and marine infrastructure (quays, jetties, sea walls, RC structures, piling, D&B).
• Confident communicator who enjoys collaborating with project managers, site teams, supply chain and clients.
• Solid grasp of measurement, valuations, change control, and cost reporting; strong Excel skills.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage commercial duties across live projects (typically NEC): subcontract procurement, contract administration, CEs/compensation events, programme-linked assessments, interim valuations and final accounts.
• Lead cost forecasting, CVRs and monthly reporting with the Commercial Manager.
• Maintain robust change management and risk registers, ensuring records are watertight.
• Support tendering/estimating and supply-chain engagement for upcoming works.
• Make periodic site visits for measures, progress checks and stakeholder liaison.

What you’ll gain

• Exposure to technically interesting schemes (quay construction & upgrades, jetty and fendering works, RC and piling, coastal/flood defence and non-marine civils).
• A supportive, close-knit team with access to senior mentors and clear progression routes.
• A stable business with a strong order book and repeat work with blue-chip clients.
• Professional development: CPD, structured learning around NEC, and encouragement toward chartership.
• Modern office environment in Gateshead with sensible travel expectations.

Essentials

• Right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or closely related).
• Willingness to travel for short site visits when required.

Nice to have

• NEC3/NEC4 project experience (contractor-side preferred).
• Experience on marine/coastal or heavy civil engineering projects.
• Familiarity with design-and-build and early contractor involvement environments.

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 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.