At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage water infrastructure projects and oversee the full commercial lifecycle.
- Company: Leading infrastructure contractor with a strong reputation in the utilities sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, private healthcare, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on essential water projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in quantity surveying and strong knowledge of NEC contracts required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
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
- 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 Surveyor
About You
- 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 management
What’s on Offer
- 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 opportunities
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