Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - Water InfrastructureTaunton, 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 RoleAs Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

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

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

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• Basic salary of £46,000 - £60,000
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• £5,000 car allowance
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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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• Private pension contributions
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• Private healthcare
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• Long-term secured work through a major UK utilities framework
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• Clear career progression and professional development opportunities
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If 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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