Job Description
Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure (South West Water Framework)Location: Taunton, SomersetOffer: £45,000 - £55,000 + £5,000 Travel Allowance + Excellent Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a busy and well-established infrastructure contractor delivering a major long-term framework for South West Water. This is an excellent opportunity to join a secure programme of work with strong career progression, varied projects, and a supportive team environment.
The RoleThe Quantity Surveyor will take responsibility for the end-to-end commercial management of multiple infrastructure upgrade projects across a number of sites local to Taunton and along the M5 corridor. Working closely with operational teams, you will also support and mentor a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, helping to develop their technical and commercial capability. Projects will include the installation of new pipework, earthworks and civils upgrades and the replacement of tanks and process equipment.
Some of the Quantity Surveyors key responsibilities will include:
* Managing the full commercial lifecycle of projects from tender through to final account
* Administering and managing NEC contracts
* Cost forecasting, reporting and budget control
* Procurement and subcontractor management
* Change control and compensation event management
* Supporting operational teams to maximise commercial performance
* Mentoring and developing junior commercial staff
About You
* Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities, or civil engineering environments (desirable but not essential)
* Strong understanding and practical experience administering the NEC suite of contracts
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Commercially astute with a proactive and collaborative approach
What's On Offer
* Salary: £48,000 - £55,000
* £5,000 Travel Allowance
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Healthcare package
* Contributory pension scheme
* Excellent long-term career development opportunities
* Stable workload within a secured framework
* Strong emphasis on work-life balance
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor delivering essential infrastructure upgrades across the South West while building a long-term career within the utilities sector. To find out more, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group.
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