RMS is proud to be partnering with a well-established civil engineering and construction company to offer an exciting new career opportunity. This vacancy represents a fantastic chance to join a respected industry leader, known for delivering high-quality projects across the UK.

• Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Location: Middlesborough
• Salary: Between £50-60k per annum
• Overtime: Overtime is calculated at time plus a half Monday to Saturday. Sundays at Double time.
• Working Hours: Site hours are between 7am-7pm Monday to Friday. 47.5 hour per week.

About the Role:

This is a senior role, ideal for a confident and knowledgeable QS who thrives in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.You will play a key part in supporting the commercial success of major contracts, working closely with project leadership and client representatives to manage cost, value, and change throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage cost capture and produce accurate, timely applications for payment in line with client-specific requirements.
• Administer contracts effectively, including NEC (various options) and bespoke oil & gas agreements.
• Oversee change management processes, including variations, Early Warnings, and Compensation Events (or equivalents), ensuring contractual compliance.
• Collaborate with project leads and take an active role within the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) for the contract.
• Produce detailed weekly and monthly reports, end-out forecasting, and cost/value reconciliations for both internal stakeholders and the client.
• Lead and manage internal commercial meetings and ensure alignment across delivery and commercial teams.
• Support the wider business and regional contracts as needed, offering commercial expertise and consistency.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in the construction or oil & gas sectors.
• Excellent working knowledge of NEC contract options and experience with bespoke contracts.
• A strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, and variation management.
• The ability to engage confidently with clients, project teams, and senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative, professional, and proactive attitude.

• Strong reporting and communication skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines and commercial objectives.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply via the link or contact us directly for more information: Jobs@rms-recruitment.co.uk / 01325 389333