Quantity Surveyor

Morson Talent; Flax Bourton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure contractor in the South West region is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage financials and contracts for highways and infrastructure projects. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience in Quantity Surveying, strong NEC contract knowledge, and excellent analytical skills. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary + car allowance

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Wellbeing support

Ongoing professional training

Qualifications

• Experience in highways or civil engineering environments.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
• Confidence in independent and team settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial and contractual management of projects.
• Monitor and review financial performance.
• Prepare monthly applications for payment.
• Produce cost forecasts and manage subcontractor accounts.
• Ensure compliance with commercial processes.

Skills

Commercially driven mentality

Excellent communication skills

Strong knowledge of NEC contracts

Problem-solving ability

Analytical skills

Teamwork confidence

Education

Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Highways & Infrastructure | South West / South Wales Location: Bristol Salary: Excellent basic salary + car / allowance + bonus + excellent benefits Contract Type: Permanent Sector: Highways / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

About the Role

We’re supporting a major infrastructure contractor in their search for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their highways division, based out of their South West office and covering projects across the South West and South Wales regions. This is an opportunity to play a key part in the commercial delivery of road, surfacing, and infrastructure schemes – working in a supportive, well‑established commercial team with excellent long‑term progression prospects.

The Role

Reporting into the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you’ll oversee the financial and contractual management of multiple civils and highways projects, ensuring strong commercial control and best value are achieved across the portfolio.

• Recording, monitoring, and reviewing financial performance of contracts
• Preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment and final accounts
• Producing monthly CVRs and accurate cost forecasts (internal and client‑facing)
• Procuring and managing subcontractor accounts
• Ensuring compliance with company and client commercial processes
• Managing change control, early warning notices, and compensation events under NEC contracts
• Securing payments in line with contract terms

About You

We’re looking for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor with experience in highways, road infrastructure, paving, surfacing, or general civil engineering environments.

You'll bring

• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience)
• Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract
• Sound commercial and financial acumen
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Good analytical and problem‑solving ability
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a wider team
• Willingness to travel between sites within the region

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + car / allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension
• Private healthcare & wellbeing support
• Discounts and reward schemes
• Ongoing professional training and development opportunities

Apply now for more details.