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Quantity Surveyor

PSR Solutions
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 1QB, England

Salary

£60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
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  • A family-owned Tier 1 main contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for their Durham office, offering a competitive salary and benefits.
  • The role involves managing a portfolio of projects in the Northeast, providing commercial support from inception to completion, with some flexibility for remote work.
  • Candidates should have a proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor with familiarity in JCT/NEC contracts and a solid understanding of Construction Law.
  • The position requires strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, as the company values collaboration, transparency, and career progression.
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.



The Role - Quantity Surveyor

  • 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.



What We're Looking For

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.



Why Join Us?

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.



Benefits

  • 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.

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