Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes and Reece; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a busy team delivering infrastructure works in Somerset and surrounding areas. You will report to a Senior QS and contribute to forecasting, cost control and commercial administration on a £12m project.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent, along with eligibility to work in the UK and a willingness to travel to site. Opportunities for progression are available within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic quantity surveying principles.
• Experience with monthly forecasting and cost reporting.
• Ability to produce, submit and agree monthly applications.

Responsibilities

• Accurate monthly forecasting.
• Producing and sending enquiries with relevant documentation to subcontractors.
• Producing monthly reports and cost value reconciliation.
• Change control and producing compensation events.
• Producing, submitting, and agreeing monthly applications.
• Attend weekly progress meetings.

Skills

Accurate forecasting

Cost value reconciliation

Change control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Reference: MM195_1789721911
Posted: September 18, 2026

Fawkes & Reece South are working with a main contractor that works in collaboration with local authorities and private companies on civils and infrastructure related projects in South Wales, Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset. As part of this framework, they are delivering a project worth £12m with a scope of works that includes earthworks, drainage and culverts etc. They are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join one of their busy teams.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be reporting directly to a Senior Quantity Surveyor in a small team of up to 10 that includes other Assistant and Senior Quantity Surveyors. You will be involved in (but not limited to):

• Accurate monthly forecasting
• Producing and sending enquiries with relevant documentation to subcontractors
• Producing monthly reports and cost value reconciliation
• Change control and producing compensation events
• Producing, submitting, and agreeing monthly applications
• Attend weekly progress meetings

Requirements including certificates and qualifications:

Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Knowledge and understanding of basic quantity surveying principles

Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK (No sponsorship provided)

Candidates must also be able to drive as the role will involve site visits

The successful candidate will be rewarded with an outstanding working environment, opportunities to progress whatever stage of your career as well as a package that gives you security and recognises your contribution to the business.