Job Description
Quantity Surveyor
* Annual Salary: £50,000–£60,000
* Location: Gateshead
* Job Type: Permanent
Day-to-day of the role:
* Prepare accurate cost plans and budgets for development projects.
* Produce monthly financial reports to track project spend and ensure financial efficiency.
* Manage final accounts and liaise with finance teams to maintain budget control.
* Analyse historic project data to improve future cost accuracy and project forecasting.
* Lead tendering and procurement processes across projects, ensuring competitive and fair contractor selection.
* Provide commercial support to project teams on contracts, valuations, variations, and final accounts, ensuring all financial aspects are handled efficiently.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Proven experience in Quantity Surveying within the construction industry.
* Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and construction specifications.
* Confident in conducting contractor negotiations and managing complex contracts.
* Good awareness of health and safety regulations in the construction sector.
* Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to manage budgets and costs effectively.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising with various stakeholders.
* Understanding of related disciplines such as project management, building surveying, or architecture.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
* Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS) is desirable but not essential.
* Extensive experience with contract and cost management.
* Knowledge of valuations, procurement, and estimating.
* Background in commercial construction projects, with industry-specific experience being highly beneficial.
Benefits:
* Company car.
* 25 days holiday rising with length of service plus bank holidays.
* Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
To apply for this Quantity Surveyor position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.