Quantity Surveyor – Heavy Civil Engineering

Location: Gateshead
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary + benefits
Sector: Civil Engineering

Fulcrum Recruitment is working with a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor that is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team based in Gateshead.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with around 2–3 years’ post-degree experience who is looking to develop within civil engineering, marine infrastructure and heavy civils.

The company delivers a varied range of technically interesting projects across the UK, including quay works, jetties, harbours, sea walls, reinforced concrete structures, piling, coastal works, flood defence and wider infrastructure schemes.

The role will be primarily office-based in Gateshead, with occasional site visits as required.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of live civil engineering projects, working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Managers, site teams, supply chain and clients.

You will be involved in subcontract procurement, contract administration, valuations, change control, cost reporting, compensation events, commercial records and final accounts. The role will also include supporting tendering, estimating and supply chain engagement for future projects.

This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor who is commercially minded, organised, keen to learn and interested in developing within NEC contracts, heavy civil engineering and marine infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of live civil engineering projects, including subcontract procurement, supply chain management, interim valuations, payment applications and final accounts.
• Assist with NEC contract administration, compensation events, change control, risk registers, commercial documentation and accurate project records.
• Support cost forecasting, CVRs, monthly reporting and wider commercial reviews with the Commercial Manager and project teams.
• Work closely with Project Managers, site teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers to monitor cost, value, risk, progress and commercial performance.
• Attend occasional site visits for measures, progress checks, stakeholder liaison and project meetings.
• Support tendering, estimating and supply chain engagement for upcoming works.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a closely related discipline, with around 2–3 years’ post-degree experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Previous experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, construction or a contractor environment would be beneficial.
• Good understanding of measurement, valuations, change control, cost reporting and commercial administration.
• Strong Excel skills, good general IT ability, strong communication skills and the ability to work well with internal teams, clients and the supply chain.
• Full UK driving licence, right to work in the UK and willingness to travel for short site visits when required.
• NEC3 or NEC4 experience, contractor-side experience, marine, coastal, piling, reinforced concrete, heavy civils, design-and-build or early contractor involvement exposure would all be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is a strong long-term opportunity with a stable and growing civil engineering contractor offering varied work, support from an experienced commercial team and genuine scope for career development.

The company is open to candidates who already have civil engineering experience, as well as Quantity Surveyors from a wider construction background who are keen to move into heavy civils and marine infrastructure.

You will gain exposure to technically interesting schemes, receive support from senior commercial mentors, develop your NEC knowledge and have the opportunity to progress as the business continues to grow.

Package

The package includes a competitive salary, company benefits, pension and standard industry benefits. The role also offers structured development, exposure to varied civil engineering projects, a modern Gateshead office environment, sensible travel expectations and clear progression opportunities.

For further information on this opportunity, please contact David Fletcher of Fulcrum Recruitment.