Quantity Surveyor

About the Business

We are a family-owned Tier 1 main contractor with a strong reputation for quality, integrity, and innovation. Well established across Yorkshire, Midlands, Northwest and now the Northeast, we deliver a wide range of commercial, residential, industrial, and high-rise developments, and due to sustained growth we are now looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Durham office.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a people-focused contractor that values collaboration, transparency, and career progression, while working on some of the region''s most interesting and varied projects.

• Work across a portfolio of projects in Newcastle, Sunderland and wider Northeast, reporting directly to a Commercial Manager.

• Site-based responsibility, providing commercial support to live projects from inception through to completion, with flexibility for working from home.

• Ensure projects are effectively administered, achieving both commercial and client-focused targets.

• Lead on cost control, subcontractor procurement, valuations, and reporting.

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor for a Main Contractor.

• Familiarity with JCT/NEC contracts.

• Solid understanding of Construction Law.

• Experience across cost management, subcontractor procurement, reporting, and project controls.

• Knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis.

Personal Attributes

• Strong commercial acumen with excellent attention to detail.

• Collaborative team player, able to contribute across the business.

• Effective communicator and capable mentor.

• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.

We offer a competitive salary and package, clear routes for career progression, and a supportive environment where people genuinely come first.

• Career Growth: Clear progression pathways with opportunities for development.

• A People-Centred Approach: Collaboration, integrity, and long-term partnerships are at the heart of our culture.

• Equal Opportunities: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, PSA testing, health awareness initiatives.

• Birthday Day Off: Celebrate with an extra day''s leave.

• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Buy up to 5 extra days.

• Discount Hub: Savings on groceries, travel, tech, and more.

• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave: Supportive maternity, paternity & parental packages.

• Ride to Work Scheme: Save up to 47% on bikes & accessories.

• Pension: 5% employer contribution.

• Private Healthcare & Medicash.

• Life Assurance: Up to 4x salary (valid to age 70).

• Continuous Professional Development: Ongoing training and career support.