Gold Group Ltd
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:
- Full commercial management of multiple infrastructure and capital works projects
- Administration of NEC contracts, including compensation events and change management
- Cost forecasting, CVR production, and financial reporting
- Procurement and management of subcontractors
- Supporting operational teams to maximise project profitability and performance
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with both client and delivery teams
- Mentoring and supporting a Graduate Quantity Surveyor
About You
To be considered, you should have:
- Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities, water, or civil engineering
- Strong working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts
- Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- The ability to work collaboratively within project and client-facing environments
- A proactive and organised approach to commercial management
What's on Offer
The successful Quantity Surveyor will receive:
- Basic salary of £46,000 – £60,000
- £5,000 car allowance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Long-term secured work through a major UK utilities framework
- 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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