Quantity Surveyor

Utilise Recruitment; Selsley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash allowance or company car

Fuel card

Competitive pension

26 days holiday (+ bank holidays, with

option to purchase 5 more days)

Job summary

Utilise Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a Stroud-based role with travel to regional hubs and occasional site visits. Salary ranges from £35,000 to £45,000 with a £5,000 cash allowance or company car, fuel card, and competitive pension.

You will own the full commercial lifecycle for specialist highway and infrastructure projects, with clear development paths and opportunities within the group.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor in highways, civil engineering, or surfacing/specialist contracting.
• Solid working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Strong cost reporting, forecasting, and commercial negotiation skills.
• Hands-on management of Subcontractor and Supplier accounts and variations.
• Degree in QS; RICS membership or progression is a bonus.
• Full UK driving licence and UK work rights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial and contractual aspects from inception to final account.
• Prepare payment applications, manage valuations, forecasts and monthly cost reports.
• Manage Subcontractor and Supplier accounts, variations, valuations and payments.
• Identify commercial risks and drive profitability on schemes.
• Collaborate with internal teams, Contract Managers, clients and supply chain.
• Base in Stroud with occasional site visits.

Skills

Highways / Civil Engineering exposure

NEC contracts knowledge

Cost reporting & forecasting

Subcontractor management

UK driving / mobility

UK work rights

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS membership or progress toward chartership

Job description

Quantity Surveyor | Specialist Infrastructure & Civil Engineering

Location: Stroud (Office-based with travel to regional hubs & occasional site visits)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

• Package: £5,000 Cash Allowance or Company Car, Fuel Card Competitive pension, 26 days holiday allowance + bank holidays (can purchase 5 more days), and genuine career development within the Group!

The Opportunity

Are you a professional Quantity Surveyor looking to play a hands‑on, high-impact role in a specialist sector?

We are partnering with a market‑leading specialist contractor delivering nationwide highway maintenance, surface treatments, and essential infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a driven Quantity Surveyor to join their close‑knit team based out of Stroud.

This role offers excellent variety, real autonomy, and a clear path for professional development. Working alongside a collaborative operational team, you will take ownership of the full commercial lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of specialist projects from contract award right through to final account.

Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Management: Oversee all commercial and contractual aspects of projects from initial inception to final account settlement.
• Financial & Cost Control: Prepare precise applications for payment, manage project valuations, track forecasts, and deliver accurate monthly cost reports for management.
• Contract Administration: Manage Subcontractor and Supplier accounts, including variation control, valuations, and payment reviews.
• Risk & Value Management: Proactively identify commercial risks, capture variation opportunities, and drive maximum profitability on every scheme.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal operational teams, regional Contract Managers (via regular catch-ups), clients, and supply chain partners.

What We're Looking For

• Sector Experience: Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor within Highways, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, or Surfacing/Specialist Contracting.
• Contractual Knowledge: Solid working understanding of NEC contracts is essential.
• Financial Acumen: Strong skills in cost reporting, forecasting, and commercial negotiation.
• Subcontractor Management: Hands‑on experience managing supply chain accounts and variations.
• Qualifications: A Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent relevant experience). RICS membership or working towards chartership is a bonus!
• Mobility: Full UK driving licence to accommodate occasional site familiarisation visits and regional office meetings.
• Full rights to work in the UK (the company doesn't offer sponsorship).

What a Typical Day Looks Like

You will primarily be based out of the Stroud office managing day‑to‑day contract administration, financial reporting, and valuations. Your week will feature a blend of:

• Virtual collaboration (client & team meetings via Teams).
• Fortnightly touchpoints with operational leadership and regional hubs.
• Occasional visits to site locations across the region to stay connected with project delivery.