Quantity Surveyor

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier-1 MEICA contractor in Exeter is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to assist with their South West Water framework. Candidates should have a surveying degree and experience with NEC contracts. The role offers hybrid working options, clear progression routes, and competitive benefits including health insurance. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals experienced in the construction and water industry.

Benefits

Clear routes for progression

Hybrid working options

Guaranteed work on a large framework

Life assurance

Health insurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with construction and engineering-related projects.
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract.
• Previous experience within the water industry is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with measurements, valuations and agreeing work.
• Preparing tender submissions for subcontract works packages.
• Overseeing projects commercially from bid through to final accounts.
• Maximise commercial efficiency on the project(s) you work on.
• Ensure strong relationships are maintained with the supply chain.
• Negotiate contracts and packages.
• Collating monthly contract reports.
• Supporting junior Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Experience with NEC contracts

Good IT literacy with competency in Excel

Ability to maintain strong relationships with the supply chain

Education

Relevant surveying degree/qualification

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Water Industry

MEICA, M&E or Civil Engineering

Exeter or Bristol Based

A leading Tier-1 MEICA/Civils contractor delivering specialist projects in the water industry is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to assist in the delivery of their South West Water framework.

If you have experience with construction and engineering‑related projects, particularly using NEC contracts, then this could be the role for you.

Why Apply?

• Clear routes for progression
• Hybrid working options for flexibility
• Guaranteed work on a large framework
• Life assurance, health insurance & private medical insurance

Duties for Quantity Surveyor:

• Dealing with measurements, valuations and agreeing work.
• Preparing tender submissions for subcontract works packages.
• Overseeing projects commercially from bid through to final accounts.
• Maximise commercial efficiency on the project(s) you work on.
• Ensure strong relationships are maintained with the supply chain.
• Negotiate contracts and packages.
• Collating monthly contract reports.
• Supporting junior Quantity Surveyors.

Qualifications / Experience for Quantity Surveyor:

• Relevant surveying degree/qualification
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract
• Good IT literacy with competency in Excel
• Previous experience within the water industry (preferred but not essential)

GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) operates across the following sectors, frameworks and industries: water treatment, clean water, wastewater, waste water, wwtw, wtw, thames water, anglian water, cambridge water, essex water, ses water, southern water, southeast water, amp6, amp7, amp8, scottish water, sutton and east surrey water, wessex water, south west water, severn trent water, welsh water, united utilities, yorkshire water, STW, sludge, treatment works, chemical dosing, sewage, pumping station, booster station, paper mill, brewery, food processing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, process engineering.