Role Overview: We are currently seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to join our client's growing team. This is a permanent position based in the Northeast (Teesside or Co Durham area preferred). The ideal candidate will have experience in engineering capital projects and a background in sectors such as chemicals, oil & gas, energy, pharmaceuticals, or civil engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide commercial and quantity surveying support to live projects.
* Manage the procurement of major subcontract packages or works contract packages, including civil works, mechanical & electrical installations.
* Handle post-contract commercial management tasks, including managing live project costs, monitoring and processing subcontractor payments, monthly cost forecasting, and end-of-life forecasting and reporting.
* Compile and manage variations, oversee contract negotiations, and manage commercial aspects of live projects.
* Develop and execute commercial strategies in alignment with best practices for major projects.
* Negotiate and prepare contract terms and conditions, with experience in NEC4, IChemE, and similar frameworks.
Desired Experience and Skills:
* 3-5 years of project experience in a commercial or quantity surveying role.
* Experience in engineering capital projects, ideally within the chemical, oil & gas, energy, pharma, or civil engineering sectors.
* Ability to work independently and provide strategic support to clients on live projects.
* Good understanding of major project commercial strategies, cost management, and best practice processes.
* Proficient in contract negotiation and preparation, particularly with NEC4 and IChemE contract frameworks.
* RICS membership is desirable but not essential.
Salary and Benefits:
* Salary Negotiable
* Pension scheme
* Annual bonus
* 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Car allowance