Quantity Surveyor Construction

  • Ignite Talent Group Ltd
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
  • 03/07/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Overview

Our client is a well-established, privately-owned Tier 1 construction contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the residential, commercial, industrial and public sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure business that invests in its people, delivers exciting projects and offers genuine long-term career progression.

The Opportunity

You'll take commercial responsibility for one of several exciting projects currently due to commence, including:

  • A large-scale residential housing development
  • A major industrial warehouse scheme
  • A new purpose-built student accommodation development

Working closely with the Commercial Manager and Project Team, you'll manage the commercial aspects of your project from procurement through to final account. This is a hybrid role, with your time split between the regional office and site, allowing you to build strong relationships with operational teams while maintaining commercial control.

Responsibilities

  • Managing project costs from pre-construction through to final account
  • Procuring subcontract packages
  • Preparing subcontract documentation
  • Managing subcontractor accounts and valuations
  • Cost reporting and forecasting
  • Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
  • Preparing monthly CVRs
  • Pricing variations and change management
  • Working closely with site teams to maximise project performance
  • Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
  • Supporting successful commercial delivery while maintaining profitability

About You

We're looking for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor who enjoys taking ownership of projects and working collaboratively within a supportive commercial team. You'll ideally have:

  • Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
  • Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
  • Experience delivering construction projects from start to finish
  • Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
  • The ability to build strong relationships across project teams
  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred)
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Experience within residential, industrial, commercial or student accommodation projects would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

  • 55,000 - 65,000 Basic Salary
  • Car Allowance
  • Annual Bonus
  • Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Hybrid Working (Office & Site)
  • Ongoing Training & Development
  • Genuine Career Progression

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a secure pipeline of work across multiple sectors. You'll be given ownership of your own project, supported by an experienced commercial team, and offered clear opportunities for progression within a business that values long-term career development.

If you're looking to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career and want to work on high-profile construction projects within a supportive and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.