Markets · North East and Yorkshire
Quantity Surveyors in the North East and Yorkshire.
Two water companies, one power network, a railway upgrade across the Pennines, and busy building markets in Leeds, Newcastle and Sheffield. Permanent and Contract, from Assistant QS to Commercial Director.
Where the work is.
Utilities. Northumbrian Water in the North East, and Yorkshire Water across Yorkshire. Northern Powergrid. Northern Gas Networks.
Infrastructure. The TransPennine Route Upgrade and highways. Energy and industrial work on Teesside and the Humber, including carbon capture and offshore wind.
Building. Leeds, Newcastle and Sheffield city centres, residential, health, education and university work.
What that means for a QS here.
Fewer large contractors than the south, and people stay longer. Frameworks run for years and reputations travel fast. A good move here usually comes through someone who knows you, not an advert.
Senior, assistant and freelance QS roles in the North East and Yorkshire.
Newcastle, Sunderland, Teesside, Leeds, Sheffield, York and Hull. Permanent and Contract. Most of them are never advertised.
Need a QS on a job in the North East or Yorkshire?
For a named piece of commercial work, a Delivery QS on your contract, answerable to you, gone when it is done.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor to Commercial Director, Permanent and Contract, North East and Yorkshire
Hiring in the North East or Yorkshire? For commercial leaders
Sectors Water · Gas · Electricity · Telecoms · Rail · Highways · Nuclear · Energy · Data centres · Building · Fit-out · M&E
Regions London and the South East · Midlands · North West · North East and Yorkshire · Scotland and Wales
What people have said · Google reviews
Matt helped us place a freelance QS whilst we had an opening for a new full time position.
Andy Pickering · June 2026
Matt sourced the freelance position at the company I wanted to work for, and negotiated terms perfectly.
James Hughes · May 2026
They came highly recommended from a close friend. When I was ready for my next commission, I reached out.
Matthew B · August 2026
Do you have Quantity Surveyor jobs in the North East and Yorkshire?
Yes, Permanent and Contract, from Assistant QS to Commercial Director. A Career Insight Call is where to start.
What do Quantity Surveyors earn in the North East and Yorkshire?
Close to the national picture, below London. A Career Insight Call is where to find out what your level pays.
Do you cover freelance QS work in the North East and Yorkshire?
Yes. Delivery work on a named piece of commercial work, particularly on water, network and rail schemes.
Which sectors hire Quantity Surveyors in the North East and Yorkshire?
All three. Building, rail, highways, energy and industrial work, and the water, power and gas networks. The detail is above.
Is the North East the same market as Yorkshire?
No. Different water companies and different cities. The power and gas networks cover both, which is why plenty of QSs work across the two.
