Quantity Surveyor

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.

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

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

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