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Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 48,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Taunton, Somerset

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure
Taunton, Somerset
£46,000 - £60,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering a major 5-year capital delivery programme for South West Water across Somerset.

This role offers the chance to take commercial ownership of a varied portfolio of water infrastructure projects whilst working within a well-established and growing civil engineering business with a strong reputation in the utilities sector.

Working closely with operational teams, the successful Quantity Surveyor will manage projects through the full commercial lifecycle - from procurement and subcontract management through to final account - with a strong emphasis on NEC contract administration, commercial performance, and client engagement.

This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially driven QS who enjoys managing multiple schemes in a fast-paced environment and is looking to progress their career within a long-term framework.

The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

Full commercial management of multiple infrastructure and capital works projects
Administration of NEC contracts, including compensation events and change management
Cost forecasting, CVR production, and financial reporting
Procurement and management of subcontractors
Supporting operational teams to maximise project profitability and performance
Building and maintaining strong working relationships with both client and delivery teams
Mentoring and supporting a Graduate Quantity SurveyorAbout You
To be considered, you should have:

Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities, water, or civil engineering
Strong working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts
Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
The ability to work collaboratively within project and client-facing environments
A proactive and organised approach to commercial managementWhat's on Offer
The successful Quantity Surveyor will receive:

Basic salary of £46,000 - £60,000
£5,000 car allowance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private pension contributions
Private healthcare
Long-term secured work through a major UK utilities framework
Clear career progression and professional development opportunitiesIf you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a forward-thinking contractor delivering essential infrastructure works across the South West, please get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group for a confidential discussion.

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