Job Description
Location: Gateshead, North East\nHours: 37.5 per week\nSalary: Competitive, based on experience\nCompany Overview:\nA well-established groundworks contractor specialising in roads, sewers, and infrastructure for housing and commercial developments is expanding its commercial team in Gateshead. We are looking to appoint a motivated Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in groundwork projects to oversee the financial delivery of our works.\nKey Responsibilities:\n * \n Prepare, manage, and report on budgets, forecasts, and cost plans across groundworks projects.\n * \n Carry out cost value reconciliation (CVR) and maintain accurate financial records.\n * \n Administer subcontracts, variations, and claims to maximise commercial returns.\n * \n Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure best value procurement.\n * \n Work closely with site teams and clients to ensure commercial and operational alignment.\n * \n Maintain compliance with company health, safety, and environmental standards.\nRequirements:\n * \n Minimum 1 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying, within groundworks or civil engineering.\n * \n Sound knowledge of groundworks packages such as drainage, foundations, roads, and external works.\n * \n Confident in contract administration, cost control, and negotiation.\n * \n Capable of managing multiple sites and tight deadlines.\n * \n Full UK driving licence.\n * \n Right to work in the UK.\nWhy Join Us?\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a trusted groundworks contractor delivering major packages in the North East. We offer long-term career progression, competitive pay, a company vehicle, and a supportive team environment.
You’ll gain valuable experience working on key residential and commercial groundwork schemes