Quantity Surveyor

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:

• Water treatment works
• Pipelines and strategic mains
• Reservoirs
• Pumping stations
• Associated civils, earthworks and infrastructure

These are well-funded, long-term projects delivered under NEC forms of contract, with realistic programmes and a collaborative commercial approach.

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

This is a role where your input is valued and your judgement trusted.

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

What s In It For You?

• 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

Why This Role?

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.