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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (PQS, Consultancy)

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 basic salary (negotiable depending on level of experience)

Seeking a PQS Quantity Surveyor to work on a variety of projects in the real estate sector (public and private sector; higher education, regeneration, PBSA, BTR, commercial and retail, some infrastructure!)

A leading global construction and property consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Newcastle team. With a strong reputation for delivering high quality Cost Management, Project Management and Specialist Consultancy services across the UK and globally this is an excellent opportunity to work within an ethical company across a diverse range of sectors; new build commercial, build to rent, PBSA, higher education, hotel & leisure, sporting stadiums, heritage, infrastructure etc. As a business they support various charitable causes and community projects by delivering pro-bono work. They are committed to giving back whilst also offering variety of work and long terms career progression through to Partner.

About the Role

Working in a collaborative team environment you’ll play a key role in day to day project delivery—managing operational tasks, coordinating teams, maintaining documentation and ensuring high standards throughout the project lifecycle. This role suits someone ambitious, client focused and eager to grow into a future leadership position.

Current Key Project Areas & Focus for the Newcastle office:

Mixed‑Use & Residential: Large‑scale developments such as a 500+ bed high-rise city centre scheme. Commercial & Retail: Major £16m city centre development. PBSA: Supporting significant schemes student accommodation redevelopment in the city centre.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement – leading on procurement strategies e.g. NEC3/4 contracts and conducting market engagement.

Preparing tender documents, leading evaluations, and finalising contract agreements. Engaging with stakeholders, and report‑writing.

Post‑Contract Management

Cost reporting, cashflow forecasting, and financial analysis. Negotiate and agree final accounts.

Cost Planning & Estimating

Developing budgets and monitoring cost control throughout Producing cost estimates, cost plans, and benchmarking assessments. Test market rates, and maintain reliable cost data.

Risk Management

Identify, assess and mitigate project risks.

Skills & Experience

MRICS desirable but training support available. Degree‑qualified in a construction‑related discipline; consultancy and built‑environment experience strongly . Pre‑ and post‑contract experience on high‑value projects, with strong client‑facing skills and commercial awareness. Excellent communicator with a proactive attitude, effective stakeholder coordination skills, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality client service.

Hit ‘Apply Now’ to send your CV or feel free to reach out to me directly jennifer.bailey@kentonblack.com if you have any queries/ seeking some advice on your next career move in cost consultancy!

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