Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Senior / Executive Quantity Surveyor
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
• Permanent
• Full-time with flexible working and core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are an accredited Great Place to Work employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Climate change and Sustainability is at the top of our agenda; we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced

Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a permanent basis. In this team you will play a crucial part in delivering projects into our Energy and Defence clients..

You will be based on site with suppliers working as part of our clients Manufacturing Supply Chain team closely working with suppliers and the Integrated Project Teams. This role covers outsourcing of scopes of work to Suppliers with the necessary capability and capacity. Your primary involvement will be to support the Cost management of the outsourced Supplier contracts through the reconciliation of supplier applications for payment on frequency basis set out in the agreed framework contracts. You will have experience of working on contracts with different pricing types. Whether that be Firm, Fixed, Cost plus, Ascertained.

Main duties:

• Liaising with Client stakeholders.
• Liaising with Supplier stakeholders (potentially at a senior level).
• Challenging the supplier / having difficult conversations.
• Track the suppliers daily labour numbers per project.
• Conduct daily walk arounds on the suppliers premises.
• Reviewing weekly labour reports.
• Reconciling monthly pay applications.
• Resolving payment disputes.
• Assessing and reviewing contract documentation associated with contract changes.
• Reviewing earned value management data / cost performance indexes.
• Maintaining records and cost trackers.
• Understanding the impact of inflation and price variation mechanisms on contract prices.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships both internal and external customers.
• To be able to access, have a clear understanding of and apply the Quality and SHE Management System documentation e.g. Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards, Risk Assessments etc. applicable to your work scope and to adhere to all quality and SHE rules and control measures.

• Who we're looking for
• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service Contracting) sectors is desired but not essential.
• Broad spectrum of technical knowledge relating to Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost and Commercial Management - ideally both pre and post contract.
• Experience of standard forms of contract, including the NEC suite, and Public Contract Regulations 2015 would be beneficial, and candidates personal and communication skills, ambition, drive and energy will be considered equally important to be successful.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.

What we can offer you in return

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first.
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work employer.

• Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]