Quantity Surveyor

Are you a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC experience? Looking to be part of a forward-thinking team delivering vital infrastructure improvements across the South West?

We are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure business, supporting delivery across National Highways framework projects. With schemes typically up to £1m in value, this role offers excellent exposure to a high-volume, technically engaging portfolio.

Reporting into the Project Commercial Lead, you’ll take ownership of the commercial delivery of projects or work packages, supporting project teams to drive value, manage risk and maintain strong contractual performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the commercial aspects of NEC contracts across multiple schemes
• Leading subcontract procurement, tender evaluation and appointment
• Preparing and managing applications for payment, valuations and final accounts
• Administering compensation events, change control and variations
• Supporting cost control, forecasting and CVR reporting
• Ensuring contractual compliance, including timely notices and obligations
• Working closely with delivery teams to identify risks and opportunities
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff where required

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within highways or civil engineering projects
• Essential:
  Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)
• Experience working on frameworks would be beneficial
• A solid understanding of commercial processes, cost control and contract administration
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively across project teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.