At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage costs and contracts for major energy infrastructure projects.
- Company: Leading utility contractor with a focus on energy and infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and long-term contract until January 2027.
- Other info: Immediate start available; great opportunity for career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on the UK's energy sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in quantity surveying within utilities or civil engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Location: Taunton / Bristol (Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days on Site)
Rate: Around £450 per day (Inside IR35 - Negotiable for the Right Candidate)
Contract: Temporary
Duration: 3rd August 2026 - 29th January 2027
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
Search Recruitment's Transmission & Distribution team is currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a major energy infrastructure programme with one of the UK's leading utility contractors. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor with experience in utilities, power, civil engineering or infrastructure projects to join a well-established commercial team on a long-term contract.
The Role: Working alongside Senior Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and Project Managers, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of projects, helping to control costs, manage subcontractors and maximise project profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the preparation of commercial reports, claims and contractual documentation.
- Assist with the management of subcontractor and supplier accounts, including quotations, valuations, variations, claims and final accounts.
- Monitor commercial risks and maintain project risk registers.
- Support the management of compensation events, contract changes and commercial claims.
- Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and financial performance across projects.
- Attend project and commercial meetings, providing commercial support to operational teams.
- Develop and maintain commercial records and documentation.
- Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within utilities, power, infrastructure or civil engineering.
- Good understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and commercial reporting.
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with project and commercial teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial reporting systems.
What's on Offer:
- Around £450 per day (negotiable for the right candidate).
- Long-term contract running until January 2027.
- Hybrid working with a minimum of three days per week on site.
- Opportunity to work on major UK energy infrastructure projects.
- Immediate start available.
If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for your next contract within the UK's growing energy sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Jack Bennett at Search Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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