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:
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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
About You
To 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
What's on Offer
The 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
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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