Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Water Services Projects

Location: Taunton
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + package
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client is a specialist contractor delivering water services and infrastructure-related projects across the South West. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to develop within a specialist contractor working on varied water, utilities and civil engineering-related schemes.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from initial tender stage through to final account.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing project costings, estimates and tender submissions
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes of work and contract documentation
• Managing project budgets, forecasts and cost reports
• Preparing valuations and applications for payment
• Managing compensation events, variations and change control
• Supporting procurement of materials, subcontractor packages and specialist services
• Assessing subcontractor applications, payments and final accounts
• Liaising with clients, project managers, site teams, suppliers and subcontractors
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery
• Assisting with final accounts and commercial close-out
• Attending site and project meetings as required

The Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Engineer
• Experience within water, utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure or specialist contracting would be advantageous
• NEC contract knowledge or experience preferred, although this is not essential
• Strong commercial awareness and good numerical skills
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical information
• Good communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
• Competence with Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering or Construction
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to project sites when required

What Is Offered

• Salary of £40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience
• Competitive package
• Permanent role with a growing specialist contractor
• Exposure to varied water services and infrastructure-related projects
• Supportive commercial and project delivery team
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities

This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor based in or commutable to Taunton who is looking to work on technically interesting projects within the water and utilities sector