Quantity Surveyor – Capital Projects

Jobtailor; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our utilities and infrastructure projects in the UK. You will manage commercial activities, contracts (NEC where applicable), and subcontractor accounts while protecting client and company interests.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, prepare financial statements, monitor project performance, and maintain contemporaneous records. A background in water, utilities, or regulated infrastructure, plus RICS or ICES membership, is

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within utilities and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of NEC and standard contract forms.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractor accounts and supply chain.
• Excellent financial oversight, attention to detail and stakeholder skills.

Skills

Quantity Surveying Experience

Contract Administration

Cost Control

Value Management

Project Performance Monitoring

Education

RICS Membership

ICES Membership

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience working within Utilities, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Groundworks, or a related sector.
• Sound understanding of commercial management principles and contract administration.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of standard forms of contract, including NEC contracts where applicable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build positive client relationships whilst protecting the company's commercial interests.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working on Capital Projects or major infrastructure programmes.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts and supply chain partners.
• Professional membership or working towards membership of RICS, ICES, or a similar professional body.
• Experience working within the water, utilities, or regulated infrastructure sectors.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in commercial management and contract administration, with a strong focus on financial oversight, stakeholder communication, and project performance monitoring. Proficient in managing subcontractor accounts and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations in the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Quantity Surveying Experience
• Commercial Management Principles
• Contract Administration
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• RICS Membership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cost Control
• Value Management
• Change Control Processes
• Financial Statements Preparation
• Contractual Notifications Management
• Project Performance Monitoring
• Subcontractor Account Management
• Capital Projects Experience
• Standard Forms of Contract Understanding
• Contemporaneous Records Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Organizational Skills
• Relationship Building
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• RICS Membership
• ICES Membership

Industry Keywords

• Utilities
• Civil Engineering
• Infrastructure
• Groundworks
• Regulated Infrastructure
• Water Sector
• Capital Projects
• Commercial Awareness
• Contractual Obligations
• Financial Oversight

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Applications