Job Description
Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure (South West Water Framework)
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Salary: 46,000 - 55,000 + 5,000 Travel Allowance + Benefits
South West Water's long-term infrastructure framework is delivering a 5 year programme of upgrades across Somerset - and the contractor running it is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a varied portfolio of projects along the M5 corridor.
This is a genuinely stable opportunity. The framework is secured, the pipeline of work is confirmed, and the business has an established team already delivering work across the region. As a key member of my clients commercial team, the Quantity Surveyor will be working across pipework installation, bulk earthworks, civils upgrades, and tank and processing equipment replacement - with the added responsibility of supporting and mentoring a Graduate QS.
The Quantity Surveyor will manage the full commercial lifecycle across multiple concurrent projects, from tender through to final account, with a strong focus on NEC contract administration and proactive commercial management.
Key responsibilities include:
- End-to-end commercial management of infrastructure projects
- NEC contract administration, including change control and compensation event management
- Cost forecasting, budget control and commercial reporting
- Procurement and subcontractor management
- Collaborating closely with operational teams to maximise commercial performance
- Mentoring and supporting a Graduate QS through day-to-day commercial activity
About You
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities or civils
- Solid working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts
- Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively alongside operational and client-facing teams
- Commercially sharp, self-sufficient, and collaborative by nature
Package
The successful Quantity Surveyor can expect a rewarding package that includes:
- Starting salary of 46,000 to 55,000
- 5,000 car allowance
- 25 days leave + bank holidays
- Private pension contributions
- Private healthcare
If you're a Quantity Surveyor based in the South West and keen on securing a new opportunity with excellent career progression and exposure to an exciting, varied list of projects, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today.
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