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Contract

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Progressive Recruitment
Newcastle upon Tyne
money-bag £77/hour
Posted: 21 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 20 November 2026
Ref: 225749363



Managing Quantity Surveyor



Net Zero Teesside Project | Teesside / Newcastle / Leeds

-579 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) | Long-Term Contract | 37.5 Hours per Week



The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join the Net Zero Teesside project, one of the UK''s most significant low-carbon energy developments.

This is a senior commercial leadership position where you''ll play a key role in the successful delivery of a major infrastructure project. The project is based in Teesside, with the flexibility to work from the client''s Newcastle or Leeds offices when not required on site.



The Role

You will be responsible for leading the commercial function on the project, ensuring effective contract management, cost control, risk management, and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.



Key Responsibilities

  • Administration and management of NEC contracts
  • Measurement, valuation, and assessment of completed works
  • Preparation of applications for payment and final accounts
  • Monitoring project costs and producing cost/value reconciliations
  • Reviewing programmes of work and planning commercial activities accordingly
  • End-to-end supplier procurement and subcontract administration
  • Supply chain management and value-for-money assurance
  • Identifying, assessing, and managing commercial risks
  • Providing leadership and guidance to commercial team members
  • Supporting the successful commercial delivery of project objectives


About You



Essential

  • BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
  • Experience delivering major infrastructure, energy, utilities, or civil engineering projects
  • Proven commercial management experience


Desirable

  • Chartered status (MRICS) or working towards professional membership
  • Leadership and team management experience
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent commercial awareness
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Collaborative approach to project delivery


What''s On Offer?

  • -579 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
  • Long-term contract opportunity
  • 37.5-hour working week
  • Major UK low-carbon energy project
  • Teesside project location
  • Flexibility to work from Newcastle or Leeds offices
  • Opportunity to take a leading commercial role on a high-profile infrastructure scheme


Apply

If you''re a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC experience and are interested in working on a nationally significant energy project, we''d like to hear from you.

For further information or a confidential discussion regarding the role, please get in touch today.


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