Quantity Surveyor​/Senior Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor – Residential Civils

Teesside
£45,000 – £65,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is working with an established and growing civil engineering contractor based in Teesside to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The role will sit within their residential civils division, taking commercial responsibility for a portfolio of infrastructure and groundworks projects for major house builders across the North East.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of work, an experienced commercial team and genuine opportunities to progress as the company continues to grow.

You’ll be predominantly office-based in Teesside, with regular visits to your projects across the North East.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take commercial responsibility for multiple residential civils projects, working closely with operational teams and clients to ensure projects are delivered successfully and commercially.

Responsibilities will include:

* Managing multiple projects of varying values and complexity

* Preparing and maintaining accurate project budgets and forecasts

* Managing client accounts from commencement through to final account

* Preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment

* Identifying, valuing and managing variations

* Managing change control throughout the project lifecycle

* Producing CVRs and providing accurate commercial reporting

* Managing project risk and commercial opportunities

* Working closely with site teams to monitor progress, costs and resources

* Procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers

* Attending monthly project and commercial meetings

* Undertaking detailed commercial analysis and reporting

* Building strong working relationships with clients and internal teams

Projects will predominantly involve residential infrastructure, roads, sewers, drainage, earthworks and associated groundworks packages.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who understands the commercial management of civil engineering or groundworks projects.

Ideally, you’ll have:

* Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks, civil engineering or residential infrastructure

* Experience managing your own projects commercially

* A good understanding of JCT, NEC and/or bespoke residential contracts

* Strong knowledge of valuations, variations, CVRs and final accounts

* The ability to manage several projects simultaneously

* Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail

* Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with clients and operational teams

* A Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management qualification would be advantageous

* Full UK driving licence

Applications are welcomed from experienced Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors, with the package tailored accordingly.

What’s in it for you?

 * £45,000 – £65,000, depending on experience

* Car allowance

* 24 days holiday + bank holidays

* Pension

* Additional company benefits

* Long-term career development and progression

* Strong pipeline of residential civils work across the North East

* Opportunity to join an established, successful and growing regional contractor

Interested?

To find out more, contact Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment.

I highly value discretion, and all conversations will be treated as 100% confidential.

Alternatively, apply via the link and I’ll be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail