Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. Matchtech scores A on the Alion truth index.
Following several recent promotions, one of our long-standing clients is growing their commercial team and are eager to engage with Quantity Surveyors to join their team in Newcastle.
You will join a growing team based in the North East who are delivering a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the region.
They're looking to speak with ambitious QS professionals who have experience working on complex civil engineering projects and are comfortable operating under NEC contracts.
What makes this opportunity stand out is the culture. Rather than a traditional hierarchy where career progression is dictated from above, my client empowers its people to take ownership of their development, challenge convention, and bring fresh ideas to the table. It's a genuinely autonomous environment where innovation is encouraged and individuals are trusted to make an impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing all post-contract quantity surveying activities across civil engineering projects
- Administering NEC contracts and supporting effective commercial management
- Monitoring project costs, forecasts, valuations and financial performance
- Assessing variations, compensation events, applications for payment and final accounts
- Working closely with project managers, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders
- Preparing commercial reports and providing accurate financial advice throughout project delivery
- Identifying commercial risks and supporting appropriate mitigation strategies
Job Requirements:
- Experience in quantity surveying within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of post-contract commercial management
- Practical experience of working with NEC contracts
- Understanding of cost control, change management, valuations and final accounts
- Experience within sectors such as power utilities, energy, highways, utilities or nuclear is desirable
- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness
- Chartered status or progress towards a relevant professional qualification is desirable but not essential
What is Offered:
- A permanent position within a well-established infrastructure environment
- Opportunity to work across major civil engineering and utilities projects
- Support for continued professional development and career progression
- Collaborative working relationships with experienced project and commercial teams
If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with civil engineering, post-contract and NEC experience, this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career across major infrastructure projects. Apply now to be considered.