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Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 48,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Taunton, Somerset

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure (South West Water Framework)
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Salary: £46,000 - £55,000 + £5,000 Travel Allowance + Benefits

South West Water's long-term infrastructure framework is delivering a 5 year programme of upgrades across Somerset - and the contractor running it is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a varied portfolio of projects along the M5 corridor.

This is a genuinely stable opportunity. The framework is secured, the pipeline of work is confirmed, and the business has an established team already delivering work across the region. As a key member of my clients commercial team, the Quantity Surveyor will be working across pipework installation, bulk earthworks, civils upgrades, and tank and processing equipment replacement - with the added responsibility of supporting and mentoring a Graduate QS.

The Quantity Surveyor will manage the full commercial lifecycle across multiple concurrent projects, from tender through to final account, with a strong focus on NEC contract administration and proactive commercial management.

Key responsibilities include:

End-to-end commercial management of infrastructure projects
NEC contract administration, including change control and compensation event management
Cost forecasting, budget control and commercial reporting
Procurement and subcontractor management
Collaborating closely with operational teams to maximise commercial performance
Mentoring and supporting a Graduate QS through day-to-day commercial activityAbout You

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities or civils
Solid working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts
Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively alongside operational and client-facing teams
Commercially sharp, self-sufficient, and collaborative by naturePackage
The successful Quantity Surveyor can expect a rewarding package that includes:

Starting salary of £46,000 to £55,000
£5,000 car allowance
25 days leave + bank holidays
Private pension contributions
Private healthcareIf you're a Quantity Surveyor based in the South West and keen on securing a new opportunity with excellent career progression and exposure to an exciting, varied list of projects, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today.

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