Quantity Surveyor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual bonus 8-10%

Share incentive scheme

Hybrid working

Career progression and development

Training and development opportunities

Health, wellbeing and lifestyle perks

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their infrastructure delivery team in North Wales. You will work on water, environmental and flood defence projects, contributing to safe, efficient and commercially successful outcomes.

The role offers hybrid working, a 37.5-hour week, and involvement across the full project lifecycle from tender to handover. Ambitious assistants are welcome to apply for the step up.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Excellent understanding of NEC contracts and commercial controls.
• Strong financial management and cost-reporting skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and results delivery.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across North Wales.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs and commercial controls across the lifecycle.
• Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts and commercial analyses.
• Identify efficiencies and maximise value with delivery teams.
• Ensure contractual compliance and provide commercial guidance.
• Support clients by mitigating risks and identifying opportunities.
• Influence commercial decisions to maintain project control.
• Build strong client relationships through clear communication.

Skills

Cost control

Commercial awareness

Contract management (NEC)

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bangor, North Wales

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive up to £55,000 + £7,000 Car Allowance + 8-10% Annual Bonus + Share Incentive Scheme

Hybrid Working Available

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to work on projects that make a genuine difference to local communities and the environment? We have an exciting opportunity to join a leading infrastructure delivery team working on major water, environmental and flood defence projects across North Wales.

Working on a diverse portfolio of schemes, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and commercially successfully. From improving flood resilience to upgrading critical water infrastructure and delivering biodiversity-focused solutions, you'll help shape projects that have a lasting positive impact.

This role offers involvement across the entire project lifecycle, from early contractor involvement and tender negotiation through to design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

Applications are also welcomed from ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyors looking to take the next step in their career.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Manage project costs and commercial controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts and commercial analysis.
• Work closely with operational and project delivery teams to identify efficiencies and maximise value.
• Ensure contractual compliance and provide commercial guidance to project teams.
• Support clients by mitigating risks and identifying opportunities for project success.
• Influence commercial and contractual decisions to maintain effective project control.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and service delivery.
• Travel across project sites within Gwynedd, Anglesey and Conwy as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities or engineering sectors.
• Strong understanding and practical experience of NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and delivering results.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across North Wales.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• £7,000 Car Allowance.
• 8-10% Annual Performance Bonus.
• Share Incentive Scheme.
• 37.5-hour working week.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Structured career progression and development programme.
• Support towards professional chartership.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects that positively impact communities and the environment.