Senior Quantity Surveyor – Claims & Contracts
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Company: TJ Hazell (Engineering Consultants) Ltd, part of the Wolviston Group
About Us
TJ Hazell has been providing civil and structural engineering services for over 45 years. We are part of the Wolviston Group, a trusted partner to clients across construction, energy, petrochemical, and infrastructure sectors.
We are now launching a new Claims, Quantity Surveying & Contracts Services division, headed by our Group MD, dual-qualified Quantity Surveyor and Construction Law professional, RICS Adjudicator, accredited Expert Witness, and former HKA consultant.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us at the start of this journey and play a key role in shaping the division.
The Role
As Senior QS – Claims & Contracts, you will:
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Prepare, defend, and manage claims (delay, disruption, loss/expense, variations).
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Draft, review, and negotiate NEC / JCT / FIDIC contracts.
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Support adjudication and arbitration cases with forensic analysis.
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Deliver pre- and post-contract cost management, forecasting, and value engineering.
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Advise clients on risk, procurement strategies, and commercial management.
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Contribute to business development and client presentations.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
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8+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management (civils, infrastructure, or major build).
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Strong claims and contracts experience, ideally with exposure to disputes or adjudication.
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Working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts (FIDIC desirable).
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Excellent written and client-facing communication skills.
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RICS or CIOB membership preferred; LLM or adjudication/claims training an advantage.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary depending on experience.
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Performance-related bonus tied to divisional growth.
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays + christmas shutdow
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Pension scheme.
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Career development with progression to Principal Consultant / Divisional Director.
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The chance to help shape a new division backed by the reputation and stability of a 45-year-old engineering consultancy.
If you’re a commercially driven QS with a passion for contracts, claims, and disputes — and want to be part of building something new — we’d love to hear from you