Job Description

Quantity Surveyor – Water Services Projects

Location: Bristol

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + package

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client is a specialist contractor delivering water services and infrastructure-related projects across the South West. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to develop within a specialist contractor working on varied water, utilities and civil engineering-related schemes.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from initial tender stage through to final account.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Preparing and reviewing project costings, estimates and tender submissions

* Reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes of work and contract documentation

* Managing project budgets, forecasts and cost reports

* Preparing valuations and applications for payment

* Managing compensation events, variations and change control

* Supporting procurement of materials, subcontractor packages and specialist services

* Assessing subcontractor applications, payments and final accounts

* Liaising with clients, project managers, site teams, suppliers and subcontractors

* Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery

* Assisting with final accounts and commercial close-out

* Attending site and project meetings as required

The Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

* Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Engineer

* Experience within water, utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure or specialist contracting would be advantageous

* NEC contract knowledge or experience preferred, although this is not essential

* Strong commercial awareness and good numerical skills

* Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical information

* Good communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills

* Competence with Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting

* A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering or Construction

* A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to project sites when required

What Is Offered

* Salary of £40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience

* Competitive package

* Permanent role with a growing specialist contractor

* Exposure to varied water services and infrastructure-related projects

* Supportive commercial and project delivery team

* Long-term career development and progression opportunities

This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor based in or commutable to Bristol who is looking to work on technically interesting projects within the water and utilities sector