Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure

Advance TRS; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £50,000

Hybrid working

Pension up to 10% employer contrib.

25 days annual leave

Professional development funding

Support towards chartership

Diverse project exposure

Strong work-life balance

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Plymouth team on a diverse infrastructure portfolio across Highways, Rail, Water and Utilities. You will support pre- and post-contract commercial activities, with a focus on NEC contracts and cost management, in a hybrid working environment.

You'll work with experienced teams, manage compensation events, produce forecasts, handle valuations and engage with clients and stakeholders to drive successful project delivery from inception to

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure environments, with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts a plus.
• Ability to manage cost planning, cost control and commercial reporting.
• Experience across highways, rail, water, utilities or broader infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cost planning and cost management
• NEC contract administration
• Managing compensation events and change control
• Commercial reporting and forecasting
• Procurement support
• Valuations and payment assessments
• Client and stakeholder engagement
• Supporting project delivery from inception to completion

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

NEC contract experience

Infrastructure sector experience

Consultancy/Contractor/Client-side

Commercial awareness

Independent workload management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Plymouth | Up to £50,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working

I'm currently working with a leading infrastructure consultancy that is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with infrastructure experience who is looking to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including Highways, Rail, Water, Utilities and Major Infrastructure.

Unlike many roles that can limit you to a single sector or client, this position offers genuine variety, with projects ranging from major national infrastructure programmes through to regional transport and local authority schemes. The business is experiencing continued growth and has a strong pipeline of work, particularly across the Water and Rail sectors.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the delivery of both pre and post-contract commercial services across a range of infrastructure projects, working alongside experienced commercial professionals and project teams.

Responsibilities will include:

• Cost planning and cost management
• NEC contract administration
• Managing compensation events and change control
• Commercial reporting and forecasting
• Procurement support
• Valuations and payment assessments
• Client and stakeholder engagement
• Supporting successful project delivery from inception through to completion

What We're Looking For

My client is keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within an infrastructure environment
• NEC contract experience (NEC3 or NEC4)
• Experience gained within a consultancy, contractor or client-side organisation
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and manage their own workload
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience within sectors such as Highways, Rail, Water, Utilities or wider Infrastructure would be highly beneficial.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

The business has built an excellent reputation for employee retention and offers a genuinely flexible and supportive working environment.

Benefits include:

• Salary up to £50,000
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive pension scheme (Up to 10% employer contribution with 5% from employee)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Fully funded professional development and training
• Support towards chartership
• Exposure to a broad range of projects and sectors
• Strong work-life balance with no micromanagement culture

Location

The role is based in Plymouth with a hybrid working model. Candidates should ideally be within commuting distance of the office, although those considering relocation may also be considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status