Quantity Surveyor

Construction; Corntown; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

TAY Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a Bridgend-based role within the utilities/construction sector. You will support NEC contractual management, cost forecasting and commercial reporting to help deliver project profitability.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with NEC Term Service Contracts. Nuclear sector experience and professional accreditation are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor role in infrastructure or construction.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly NEC Term Service Contracts.
• Experience in cost reporting, forecasting and commercial administration.
• Understanding of compensation events, change management, and subcontract account management; strong commercial awareness with good analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of NEC contracts from procurement through to final account.
• Assist with the management of commercial risk and opportunity across allocated projects.
• Prepare and maintain forecasts, cost reports and CVRs.
• Monitor project costs, valuations and financial performance.
• Manage compensation events, change control and subcontract account administration.
• Prepare applications for payment and assess subcontractor applications.
• Support procurement activities and the placement of subcontract packages.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and contractual documentation.
• Work closely with operational teams to provide commercial advice and support.
• Build effective relationships with client and stakeholder commercial representatives.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, client and company procedures and governance requirements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and commercial best practice.

Skills

NEC contracts

Cost reporting

Forecasting

Commercial administration

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TAY Recruitment Limited are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor ideally with a background in the Utilties Sector but not essential for our client based in Bridgend. This position will not start until the New Year.

Pay Rate is between 55,000 and 65,000 per annum depending on experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the commercial management of NEC contracts from procurement through to final account
• Assisting with the management of commercial risk and opportunity across allocated projects
• Preparing and maintaining forecasts, cost reports, and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
• Monitoring project costs, valuations, and financial performance
• Managing compensation events, change control, and subcontract account administration
• Preparing applications for payment and assessing subcontractor applications
• Supporting procurement activities and the placement of subcontract packages
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and contractual documentation
• Working closely with operational teams to provide commercial advice and support
• Building effective working relationships with client and stakeholder commercial representatives
• Ensuring compliance with contractual, client, and company procedures and governance requirements
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and commercial best practice.

What you’ll need

• Experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor role, ideally within a major infrastructure or construction environment.
• Good knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts, particularly NEC Term Service Contracts.
• Experience of cost reporting, forecasting, and commercial administration.
• Understanding of compensation events, change management, and subcontract account management.Strong commercial awareness with good analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems.
• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience within the nuclear sector is desirable.
• Membership of RICS, CICES, or progress towards professional accreditation is desirable.

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking