Bristol Quantity Surveyor – NEC Civil, Hybrid

Abatec Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance/Salary sacrifice

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Healthcare package

Company pension (up to 20%)

Job summary

Abatec is seeking a commercially astute and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor, or Assistant Quantity Surveyor, to join a leading contractor on the Wessex Waters AMP8 Delivery Framework. The role covers Bristol, Somerset and Dorset with hybrid working options after probation.

The successful candidate will manage payments, compile reconciliations and forecasts, handle change control and risk analysis, and present financial updates at management meetings. Bristol-based with travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience working for a Civil Engineering contractor and knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Membership of the RICS/ICES (desirable/not essential).
• Experience in managing change and risk, with a proven ability to negotiate tenders and final accounts.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration and management of contract payments across multiple live projects.
• Prepare accurate cost value reconciliations, forecasts, and reports, while managing change control and risk analysis.
• Ensure commercial activities are delivered in line with key financial reporting deadlines and project requirements.
• Present financial performance updates and commercial insights at regular management meetings.
• Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Estimators to support project success.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Change management

Risk analysis

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Abatec is seeking a commercially astute and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor, or Assistant Quantity Surveyor, to join a leading contractor on the Wessex Waters AMP8 Delivery Framework. The role covers Bristol, Somerset and Dorset with hybrid working options after probation.

The successful candidate will manage payments, compile reconciliations and forecasts, handle change control and risk analysis, and present financial updates at management meetings. Bristol-based with travel across the region.