Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private pension

Private healthcare

25 days leave

Car allowance

Career progression

Job summary

Gold Group Limited is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for water infrastructure in Taunton, offering a £46,000–£60,000 package plus £5,000 car allowance. You will oversee commercial delivery across several NEC-based contracts, driving profitability and client engagement.

Join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering a major 5-year programme for South West Water, with career development and long-term framework stability.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in infrastructure, utilities, water, or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative, proactive and well-organised in client-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of multiple infrastructure projects.
• Administration of NEC contracts, including compensation events and changes.
• Cost forecasting, CVR production, and financial reporting.
• Procurement and management of subcontractors.
• Supporting operational teams to maximise profitability and performance.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with both client and delivery teams.
• Mentoring and supporting a Graduate Quantity Surveyor.

Skills

NEC contracts

Commercial management

Infrastructure projects

Contract administration

Negotiation

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure

Taunton, Somerset

£46,000 - £60,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering a major 5-year capital delivery programme for South West Water across Somerset.

This role offers the chance to take commercial ownership of a varied portfolio of water infrastructure projects whilst working within a well-established and growing civil engineering business with a strong reputation in the utilities sector.

Working closely with operational teams, the successful Quantity Surveyor will manage projects through the full commercial lifecycle - from procurement and subcontract management through to final account - with a strong emphasis on NEC contract administration, commercial performance, and client engagement.

This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially driven QS who enjoys managing multiple schemes in a fast-paced environment and is looking to progress their career within a long-term framework.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

• Full commercial management of multiple infrastructure and capital works projects
• Administration of NEC contracts, including compensation events and change management
• Cost forecasting, CVR production, and financial reporting
• Procurement and management of subcontractors
• Supporting operational teams to maximise project profitability and performance
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with both client and delivery teams
• Mentoring and supporting a Graduate Quantity Surveyor

About You

To be considered, you should have:

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities, water, or civil engineering
• Strong working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• The ability to work collaboratively within project and client-facing environments
• A proactive and organised approach to commercial management

What's on Offer

The successful Quantity Surveyor will receive:

• Basic salary of £46,000 - £60,000
• £5,000 car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Long-term secured work through a major UK utilities framework
• Clear career progression and professional development opportunities