Quantity Surveyor

BMSL Group Ltd; Ystalyfera; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Long-term career progression

Exposure to major UK infrastructure &

Door-to-door paid business travel

Overnight allowance when staying away

Daily food allowance when working away

5% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Job summary

BMSL Group Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its South Wales commercial team. Based in Ystalyfera with hybrid working, the role focuses on commercial management across high-voltage infrastructure and energy projects, from award to final account.

You will oversee applications, valuations, variations and CVRs, ensuring costs are controlled and profitability maximised while collaborating with Project Managers, Engineers and Finance teams. A long-term career in a growing contractor awaits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience in infrastructure, utilities, civils, engineering, construction, M&E, power, energy, renewable energy environments.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual processes.
• Experience managing applications, variations, change control and final accounts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Good Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of projects from contract award through to completion.
• Monitoring project costs, forecasts and profitability.
• Preparing and submitting applications for payment.
• Managing valuations, variations, and compensation events.
• Producing monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation.
• Managing subcontractor procurement and payments.
• Negotiating subcontractor and client final accounts.
• Supporting contract administration and contractual compliance.
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Maximising recovery of all additional works.
• Managing cash flow and supporting debt recovery activities where required.

Skills

Quantity surveyor experience

Infrastructure + utilities

Commercial awareness

Final accounts management

Cost control

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Ystalyfera, Swansea (Hybrid Working Available)

Permanent

£50,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience) + Career Progression

A growing specialist engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in South Wales.

The business delivers high-voltage electrical infrastructure, grid connection, substation and energy transition projects across the UK and continues to expand within one of the country's fastest-growing sectors. Their work supports major utility, power and renewable energy projects, providing an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a thriving industry.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, take ownership of projects from contract award through to final account settlement, and play a key role in the continued growth and commercial success of the business.

The Role

You will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple projects, ensuring costs are controlled, risks are effectively managed and project profitability is maximised throughout the project lifecycle.

Working alongside Project Managers, Engineers and Finance teams, you will oversee applications, valuations, variations, subcontract management and final accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of projects from contract award through to completion
• Monitoring project costs, forecasts and profitability
• Preparing and submitting applications for payment
• Managing valuations, variations, and compensation events
• Producing monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation
• Managing subcontractor procurement and payments
• Negotiating subcontractor and client final accounts
• Supporting contract administration and contractual compliance
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks
• Maximising recovery of all additional works
• Managing cash flow and supporting debt recovery activities where required

About You

To be considered, you should have:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Experience working within infrastructure, utilities, civils, engineering, construction, M&E, power, energy, renewable energy or related project environments
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual processes
• Experience managing applications, variations, change control and final accounts
• Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• Good Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Desirable Experience

Experience within any of the following sectors would be advantageous:

• Utilities
• Electrical infrastructure
• High Voltage (HV) or Low Voltage (LV) projects
• Substations
• Grid connections
• Renewable energy
• Energy transition projects
• Power generation and distribution

Knowledge of NEC, JCT, FIDIC or MF/1 contracts would also be beneficial.

Package

• £50,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working
• Long-term career progression
• Growing and financially stable business
• Exposure to major UK infrastructure and energy projects
• Door-to-door paid business travel where applicable
• Additional overnight allowance when staying away
• Daily food allowance when working away from home
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare following successful completion of probation
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation

Whether you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for greater autonomy, or a commercially focused professional seeking exposure to high-voltage power, utility and infrastructure projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans and a strong project pipeline.