Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Construction Consultancy
Newcastle upon Tyne Competitive Salary + Benefits

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading independent construction and property consultancy in Newcastle.

Our client is enjoying an excellent period of regional growth, with an expanding team, strong client relationships and an impressive pipeline of major projects across the North East.

The business is keen to speak with talented Quantity Surveyors who can bring strong technical expertise, excellent client-facing skills and the ambition to progress their careers within a highly regarded consultancy.

This opportunity would particularly suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for greater responsibility, exposure to high-profile projects and a clear route towards senior leadership.

The Role
You will have the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of public and private sector developments, providing professional cost management and quantity surveying services to established clients.

Depending on your experience, responsibilities may include:

• Delivering pre-contract and post-contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Preparing cost plans, estimates and feasibility assessments.
• Managing procurement processes and preparing tender documentation.
• Undertaking tender analysis and providing commercial recommendations.
• Administering construction contracts and managing variations.
• Preparing valuations, financial reports and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial risks.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Supporting and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the regional business.

Projects & Sectors
The consultancy is involved in a broad range of projects across the North East, including:

• Regeneration: Major residential-led mixed-use schemes, including developments valued at approximately 500 million.
• Commercial: Office developments and significant technology-led commercial projects.
• Higher Education: University refurbishment and development projects, including laboratories and teaching facilities.
• Sports & Leisure: Stadium extensions, training facilities and hospitality developments.
• Student Accommodation: Major purpose-built student accommodation projects.
• Infrastructure: Roads, bridges, rail and Metro schemes.
• Healthcare: An identified growth sector offering further opportunities.

With projects ranging from smaller refurbishments to major multimillion-pound developments, the role offers excellent variety and exposure.

About You
We are interested in speaking with Quantity Surveyors who have:

• A minimum of approximately six years' experience in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management.
• Ideally, a background working within a construction or property consultancy.
• Strong pre-contract and post-contract experience.
• Excellent commercial awareness and technical Quantity Surveying skills.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering projects independently.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• MRICS qualification or progress towards chartership would be advantageous.
• A positive, collaborative approach and an interest in supporting junior colleagues.

Why Join?

• Join an established independent consultancy with a strong national reputation.
• Become part of a growing Newcastle team with excellent prospects.
• Work on some of the region's most significant construction and regeneration projects.
• Gain exposure to an impressive range of sectors and clients.
• Benefit from a supportive team environment and direct access to senior leadership.
• Enjoy opportunities to develop professionally and take on greater responsibility.
• Build a long-term career with genuine progression potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to join an ambitious, growing business where their contribution will be recognised and their career development supported.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Andreea Hudson at Aldwych Consulting.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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