Lemon Drizzle Recruitment

Quantity Surveyor Construction Cost Consultancy Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Hybrid Salary: £40,000 £45,000 + Electric Car Salary Sacrifice / Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor chartered with the RICS or working towards it looking for a fast-track opportunity to progress to Associate Director? This is a opportunity to join a well-established, successful construction cost consultancy with a clear vision: to deliver cost management to the highest standard, adding value through professional expertise and exceptional project delivery. The majority of their work comes from repeat business a testament to their long-standing partnerships and outstanding reputation within the construction industry About the Role You ll join a small, collaborative team delivering full pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across multiple projects, predominantly within the healthcare sector. Projects range from £500k to £300m, working with both tier 1 and regional main contractors. You ll play a key role in managing these projects from initial enquiry through to handover, ensuring value engineering, cost control, and budget integrity throughout. What s on Offer My client is seeking a Chartered Quantity Surveyor who is ambitious to progress and grow with the business. For those still working towards chartership, full APC mentorship is available - tailored to your needs. This is a close-knit team where your input is valued. Several team members have been with the company for 20+ years, reflecting the supportive and friendly culture on offer. Benefits include: Competitive salary: £40,000 £45,000 (depending on experience) Car allowance or salary sacrifice scheme for a fully electric vehicle Regular social events Pension scheme Gym membership Company bonus scheme The Ideal Candidate Solid grounding in quantity surveying principles Chartered RICS status (or working towards) Consultancy background Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management Capable of running projects independently Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills Able to manage multiple deadlines effectively Detail-oriented and proactive Proficient in Microsoft Office Organised, reliable, and a strong time manager Full UK driving licence What to Expect The process begins with a friendly, informal chat via Teams or phone with me, Rachel Scott. If we both feel it s a good fit, I ll introduce you to my client for an in-person meeting with the Directors. Interested? To find out more, please contact Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment. I value discretion all conversations are 100% confidential. If you re ready to apply, click the link and I ll be in touch. As an independent recruiter, I pride myself on personal service. If this role isn t the right match, your profile will be kept (in line with GDPR) for future opportunities that may suit you better. The best part of my job is helping people progress in their careers whether that s now or in the future. Rachel Scott Lemon Drizzle Recruitment

Quantity Surveyor Civils Location: Teesside Salary: £COMPETITIVE DOE + Car Allowance + Benefits About the Role Lemon Drizzle Recruitment has been appointed to find an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a Civils Subcontractor based in Teesside. You will manage civils packages for commercial and industrial build projects across the North East. You ll be office-based, with occasional site visits as required, and will be working with a mix of JCT, NEC, and bespoke contracts. If you have a strong background in quantity surveying and a passion for civils projects, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities Manage civils projects of various sizes, ensuring clear and accurate budgets are produced. Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams to deliver projects within budget. Oversee procurement to align with programme and tender targets. Handle client accounts and monthly project reporting. Manage change control, risk and opportunity processes. Work closely with site teams to track progress and cost of site resources. Provide detailed commercial analysis and submit monthly payment applications. Manage multiple projects with varying complexities. What s in It for You? Competitive salary depending on experience Car allowance or company car 24 days holiday + bank holidays Pension scheme and additional perks Ideal Candidate Minimum 2 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management Background in civils essential Able to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities Excellent communicator, confident dealing with all stakeholders Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset Proficient in Microsoft Office Full UK driving licence required The Hiring Process Initial chat/Teams call with me, Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment If mutually a good fit, you ll be introduced to the client In-person interview with the Commercial Manager How to Apply To apply or find out more, contact Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment. All conversations are strictly confidential. Click the link to apply directly or reach out to me for an informal chat. I m here to support your next career step, whether that s now or in the future. If this role isn t the right match, I ll keep your profile in mind for upcoming opportunities (GDPR-compliant). Thanks for reading I look forward to hearing from you.

Document Controller / Construction Administrator Main Contractor Site-Based, Middlesbrough Salary: £30,000 £35,000 Hours: 8:00am 4:00pm, Monday to Friday Lemon Drizzle Recruitment has been appointed to source an experienced Document Controller / Construction Administrator on behalf of a growing main contractor based in Teesside. The company specialises in healthcare sector projects, delivering both refurbishment and new builds valued up to £15 million. This is a site-based role in Middlesbrough, offering a great opportunity for someone with construction administration experience to join a reputable contractor on exciting projects. Key Responsibilities You ll play a vital role in project organisation and compliance, supporting the site and project teams. Responsibilities include: Administering and managing Field View: creating forms, downloading data, and distributing for client verification. Digitising drawings in Field View to geo-tag defect locations and enable form creation. Supporting the creation and tracking of defect rectification forms. Assisting in the administration of the SYPRO Commercial NEC management tool. Uploading and managing documents via Viewpoint. Organising and maintaining contract folders and key project records. Uploading and distributing project documentation through Viewpoint. Recording and filing RAMS, inductions, and compliance documents. Assisting in the preparation of O&M manuals in collaboration with the wider team. Taking and distributing subcontractor meeting minutes and pre-start meeting records. What s in It for You? Salary: £30,000 £35,000 (DOE) Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays Pension: Enhanced employer contributions Join a supportive and expanding business delivering meaningful projects across the region. Ideal Candidate Profile Strong organisational skills and experience managing digital files. Familiarity with document control platforms (e.g. Viewpoint, Field View) is a plus. Previous experience within a construction or engineering environment preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent attention to detail and communication skills. While no formal qualifications are required, experience or training in construction administration is highly beneficial. Recruitment Process Initial chat/Teams call with Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment. If successful, you ll be introduced to the client for a face-to-face meeting with the Construction Manager. Interested? To find out more, please contact Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment. All enquiries are treated with the utmost confidentiality. Alternatively, click the apply link and I ll be in touch shortly. Even if this role isn t quite right, I keep all profiles on hand for future opportunities that might be a better match. I look forward to helping you move forward in your career whether it s for this role or the next one.