Senior Quantity Surveyor (Newcastle upon Tyne)

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the lookout for a Senior Project Surveyor to join our dynamic team at Durham County Council NETPark, located in the vibrant areas of Sedgefield / Hebburn.

Job Details

Location: Sedgefield / Hebburn
Hours: 40 hours per week (some flexibility available—just let us know when we chat!)

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Mission

Join us in an exciting journey as we embark on the third phase of a significant expansion at one of the UK's premier science, engineering, and technology parks. The £61m North East Technology Park (NETPark) will create up to 232,000 square feet of flexible laboratory, office, production, and storage space. As our Senior Project Surveyor, you will collaborate with the commercial lead, managing a large supply chain and ensuring outstanding commercial outcomes from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

In this pivotal role, you will be an integral part of the commercial team, focusing on managing cost, risk, and value for money across this major project. Your daily tasks will include:

• Managing payment applications from sub-contractors and preparing client applications
• Negotiating with the supply chain to achieve the best value and awarding work packages
• Monitoring actual expenditure against budgets through Cost Value Reconciliation Reports
• Ensuring all variations are accurately costed and logged in line with contract conditions
• Mentoring and supporting junior commercial staff

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have experience in commercial construction projects with a strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts
• You’ve successfully delivered high-value projects ranging from £20M to £100M within a Main Contracting organization
• You hold a relevant degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying
• You’re confident in dealing with client representatives, sub-contractors, and internal stakeholders
• You possess a Full driving licence

At Kier, we believe in recognizing potential, and we value transferable skills! So, even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply and let’s have a conversation.

Rewards and Benefits

We take pride in offering our amazing team a wide range of benefits that you can tailor to fit your lifestyle. Discover more about our benefits package!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. We are proud of the progress we've made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences help us refine our policies. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to ensuring that a fair number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be invited for an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application and hope you’ll #joinkier!