Senior Quantity Surveyor (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Join Our Team as a Senior Project Surveyor!
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's NETPark, located in the vibrant areas of Sedgefield / Hebburn.
About the Role
In this exciting position, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering the third phase of a major 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 a Senior Project Surveyor, you’ll collaborate closely with the commercial lead, managing a large supply chain and ensuring outstanding commercial outcomes from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Project Surveyor, you will:
- Manage applications for payment from sub-contractors and prepare client applications.
- Negotiate with the supply chain to achieve the best value and award work packages.
- Monitor actual expenditure against budgets through Cost Value Reconciliation Reports.
- Ensure all variations are properly costed and logged in line with contract conditions.
- Mentor and support junior commercial staff, fostering their growth.
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 license.
At Kier, we believe in recognizing potential. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t hesitate to apply—we’d love to chat!
Working Conditions
Location: Sedgefield / Hebburn
Hours: 40 hours per week (some flexibility available—just let us know during our conversation).
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer our amazing team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Explore the full range of benefits available to you!
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be invited for an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to the #joinkier family!
