Associate-Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Exciting Career Opportunity Tyne & Wear | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Join a Leading UK Construction Employer Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career? This is your chance to join a highly respected, forward-thinking construction business delivering some of the UK's most prestigious and complex projects. Whether your background is client-side or with a main contractor, if you bring 5–10 years of experience, commercial expertise, and a drive for excellence — we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be at the heart of high-value, technically challenging projects, shaping them from concept through to completion. You'll provide strategic commercial leadership, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards — all while working alongside industry-leading professionals.

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead feasibility studies and produce detailed procurement strategies

Deliver accurate cost planning, estimating, and financial forecasting

Manage tendering and procurement processes, including pre-qualification

Oversee post-contract cost management and change control

Conduct valuations and cost checks throughout the project lifecycle

Prepare monthly cost reports and final accounts

Drive value engineering initiatives to maximise project efficiency

Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants

Diverse Project Sectors You'll gain exposure to a wide range of exciting sectors, including:

Defence & Security

Healthcare & Hospitals

High-Rise Residential

Education (Schools, Colleges & Universities)

Data Centres

Manufacturing & Industrial

Commercial Offices

Distribution & Logistics

What We're Looking For

5–10 years' experience in Quantity Surveying (PQS or contractor)

Strong front-end estimating and cost planning expertise

Solid understanding of modern construction methods (MMC)

Experience with JCT and NEC contracts

Proven ability across the full project lifecycle

RICS qualified (or working towards) preferred

Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying (or related field)

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What's in It for You?

Work on high-profile, landmark projects

Clear career progression and professional development pathways

A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture

Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package

Ready to Take the Next Step? Join a company where your expertise is valued, your career is supported, and your work makes a real impact. Apply today and build the future with us.

Apply now or contact Matthew in confidence

matthew@mmcrecruitment.com

07843 621965