Quantity Surveyor

  • Reed Specialist Recruitment
  • Gateshead, Tyne And Wear
  • 15/05/2026
Full time Construction

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.