Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Hays
  • Durham, County Durham
  • 25/06/2026
Seasonal Construction

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Your new role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of AMP8 projects, ensuring robust cost control, accurate forecasting and effective subcontract management. Your role will include:

  • Full commercial oversight of water and wastewater infrastructure schemes
  • Managing NEC contracts and ensuring compliance with framework processes
  • Cost reporting, CVRs, forecasting and budget management
  • Subcontract procurement, negotiation and administration
  • Working closely with project managers, planners and operational teams
  • Providing commercial leadership and supporting junior QS staff.
  • This position is office-based in Durham, with travel to Northumbrian Water sites as required. The rate is negotiable depending on experience.

What you'll need to succeed
  • Strong experience as a Quantity Surveyor within utilities, water frameworks or civil engineering
  • Proven ability to manage NEC contracts and framework-based delivery
  • Excellent commercial awareness and reporting skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple live projects
  • Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients and subcontractors
  • A proactive, organised approach to commercial management
What you'll get in return
  • A negotiable day rate aligned to your experience
  • Long-term work on a major AMP8 framework
  • Supportive commercial team with opportunities for progression
  • Stable workload and a well-structured working environment based in Durham
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, and email .