Quantity Surveyor

Abatec Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a highway project in Somerset. The ideal candidate will oversee the commercial delivery of an NEC contract, manage project finances, and ensure compliance. Offering a competitive salary up to £50,000 pa plus excellent benefits including accommodation subsistence for non-local applicants. Join a dynamic team and contribute to significant infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Private medical care

Accommodation subsistence

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar position for a civils contractor.
• Knowledge of NEC form of contract.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial delivery of an NEC contract involving site clearance, excavation, and utility diversions.
• Manage project finances: forecasting, cost control, and achieving profit/cash targets.
• Lead procurement and ensure supply chain compliance and performance.

Skills

Commercial delivery

Cost control

Contract compliance

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant experience

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile highway project in Somerset. Our client is a multi-disciplined contractor delivering highways, utilities and construction projects across the UK and renowned for their investment in their employees. You will be part of a project-based commercial team, managing subcontractor package. This is an NEC option C contract.

My client is happy to consider applications from candidates who are not local to Somerset and will pay accommodation subsistence (tax‑free).

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial delivery of an NEC contract involving site clearance, excavation, and utility diversions.
• Be site‑present 4 days per week, monitoring cost performance and contract compliance.
• Manage project finances: forecasting, cost control, and achieving profit/cash targets.
• Administer contracts, including payments, claims, and change control.
• Lead procurement and ensure supply chain compliance and performance.
• Identify risks/opportunities and support resolution of commercial queries and disputes.
• Maintain accurate financial records, reports, and monthly CVRs.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar position for a civils contractor.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or relevant experience).
• Knowledge of NEC form of contract.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £50,000 pa.
• Excellent benefits package including generous holiday entitlement, company pension scheme, private medical care, etc.
• Accommodation subsistence, depending on your location.

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Kelly Evans on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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