Job Description
Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering Water Sector Cornwall
The Opportunity
Water great Quantity Surveying role this is! Real civil engineering. Long-term work. Projects that actually matter.
A well-established, nationally recognised civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their Cornwall-based team in Liskeard, working on a strong and secure pipeline of water sector infrastructure projects.
This is a business known for delivering technically challenging schemes, investing in its people, and offering genuine career stability. If you re tired of short-term work, thin margins and firefighting, this is a refreshing change.
The Projects
You ll be working on a varied and interesting portfolio of water infrastructure projects, including:
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you ll play a key role in the commercial management of live projects from start to finish, working closely with operational teams and supply chain partners.
Key responsibilities will include:
About You
This role suits a civil engineering grounded Quantity Surveyor who enjoys infrastructure work and wants stability.
You ll bring:
If you re a Quantity Surveyor who wants real civil engineering projects, long-term security and a business that looks after its people all while being based in Liskeard, Cornwall this is an opportunity worth serious consideration.
Interested?
Apply in confidence to find out more.
The Opportunity
Water great Quantity Surveying role this is! Real civil engineering. Long-term work. Projects that actually matter.
A well-established, nationally recognised civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their Cornwall-based team in Liskeard, working on a strong and secure pipeline of water sector infrastructure projects.
This is a business known for delivering technically challenging schemes, investing in its people, and offering genuine career stability. If you re tired of short-term work, thin margins and firefighting, this is a refreshing change.
The Projects
You ll be working on a varied and interesting portfolio of water infrastructure projects, including:
- Water treatment works
- Pipelines and strategic mains
- Reservoirs
- Pumping stations
- Associated civils, earthworks and infrastructure
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you ll play a key role in the commercial management of live projects from start to finish, working closely with operational teams and supply chain partners.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Commercial management of civil engineering projects
- Working under NEC contracts
- Cost control, forecasting and reporting
- Valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
- Managing subcontractor packages and procurement
- Change control, compensation events and commercial risk
- Supporting project teams to deliver commercially successful outcomes
About You
This role suits a civil engineering grounded Quantity Surveyor who enjoys infrastructure work and wants stability.
You ll bring:
- A degree in Quantity Surveying (or similar)
- Experience working in civil engineering or infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
- Background in one or more of the following:
- Water / wastewater
- Highways
- Infrastructure
- Rail
- Earthworks
- A practical, commercially aware mindset
- The ability to work collaboratively with delivery teams
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Long-term, secure workload in the water sector
- A strong regional presence with national backing
- Clear career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive, professional team culture
- The chance to build a long-term career based in Cornwall
If you re a Quantity Surveyor who wants real civil engineering projects, long-term security and a business that looks after its people all while being based in Liskeard, Cornwall this is an opportunity worth serious consideration.
Interested?
Apply in confidence to find out more.
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