Quantity Surveyor - Hybrid Infra Projects

Position: Quantity Surveyor Location: Northeast (with opportunities to work on projects across the region) Employment Type: PAYE or Freelance Reporting To: Senior Quantity Surveyors or Commercial Director We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic and growing consultancy, supporting high-profile projects in and around the Northeast. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual eager to step into challenging commissions and grow their career. About Us: We are an established consultancy committed to professional excellence and fostering a collaborative work environment. Our company values centre around: Integrity: Acting with honesty and strong moral principles in everything we do. Reliability: Consistently delivering quality results that our clients can depend on. Teamwork: Working collaboratively to achieve shared success. Knowledge: Leveraging our expertise to provide innovative and effective solutions. Professionalism: Upholding the highest standards of conduct and service. Entrepreneurial: Embracing initiative, creativity, and a proactive mindset to drive growth and add value. The Role: As a Quantity Surveyor, you will: Prepare and agree interim payment applications. Agree and settle Final Accounts with Employers. Identify events and issue notices for variations/compensation events. Evaluate and agree variations/compensation events. Issue contractual notices and draft contractual communications. Prepare, evaluate, and submit extension of time entitlements. Provide support on claims or problematic projects, including formal disputes (e.g., adjudication or mediation). Procure sub-contractors and manage their accounts, variations, and final agreements. Produce accurate cost and value reconciliations and outturn financial reporting. Manage assistant or graduate commercial team members. Continue professional development and enroll in RICS/ICES programs. What We’re Looking For: Experience: Tier 1 Contractor or large Tier 2 involved in Infrastructure activities. Experience working independently on projects or closely with a Senior QS. 4-5 years post-graduate experience. Sound understanding of contractual terms (NEC) and/or other contracts. Experience in preparing cost and value reconciliations and outturn financial reporting. Knowledge of supply chain procurement and managing sub-contractor accounts. Understanding or experience with construction claims procedures (e.g., adjudication or mediation). Competent in all aspects of change management and maximizing interim payment opportunities. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting commercial notices. Skills/Qualifications: BSc in Quantity Surveying. Advancing membership with RICS or ICES. Current CSCS card. Own transport and valid driving license. Willingness to work away up to 2 nights/week – Essential Enthusiastic, keen to learn, and willing to work outside current comfort zone. Salary & Benefits (PAYE): Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum. Bonus: Up to 10% of salary (50% company performance, 50% individual performance). Car/Allowance: £4,500 – £5,500 per annum + £0.35/mile. Pension: 8% employer contribution (staff contribute 1-8%). Healthcare: Individual cover (family cover when company turnover hits £5M). Holidays: 28 days plus Bank Holidays (no requirement to use leave for 2-3 days over Christmas). Additional Benefits: Laptop, IT support, and paid mobile phone (up to £58/month). Hybrid working as the norm. Financial support for home working. Well-being allowance (up to £55/month), which can be used to cover the cost of gym memberships and other wellness-related expenses. Health cash plan covering costs for dental, optician, and other healthcare routines. Professional subscriptions reimbursed (up to 2). CPD, mentoring, and training opportunities. Team-building days and charity days. Bright Exchange and Employee Assistance Programme. Dress-down opportunities (where appropriate). Why Join Us? If you are a dedicated Quantity Surveyor looking to make a difference, embrace new challenges, and grow within a supportive consultancy, we want to hear from you. Other key reasons include: Professional Development: Opportunities to expand your skills and work across diverse projects. Impactful Work: Contribute to large-scale, high-profile infrastructure projects that shape the region. Supportive Culture: Be part of a consultancy that values its people, challenges you to grow, and recognizes your contributions. Flexibility: Choose the working arrangement that suits you best (PAYE or Freelance). To Apply: Send your CV and a brief cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Novo Consultants Limited