Quantity Surveyor (Major Project)

Sir Robert McAlpine; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the UK's green industrial revolution as a Quantity Surveyor. This role involves managing large-scale projects, ensuring profitability, and delivering value through strategic insights and strong commercial awareness. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive environment, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Britain's construction landscape. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career while being part of a family-run business that values diversity and inclusivity. Be a part of something bigger and help build a sustainable future.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Performance-related Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in delivering large-scale, high-value projects.
• Ability to interpret complex data for strategic business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of projects.
• Contribute to work scope development and procurement processes.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Construction Management

Procurement

Tendering

Contract Administration

Cost Analysis

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Commercial Management

Job description

Sir Robert McAlpine is proud to have been awarded a prestigious contract to deliver a cutting-edge gigafactory - a transformative project at the heart of the UK's green industrial revolution.

In its initial phase, the project involves the design and construction of a 15GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, complete with ancillary buildings and extensive site-wide infrastructure works.

Once complete, this facility will rank among the largest battery production sites in the UK, with the capacity to supply half of the country's projected automotive battery needs by the early 2030s.

Sir Robert McAlpine is celebrating 155 years of history, as a family-owned business that has stayed true to its values. Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence.

Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

Quantity Surveyor - Major Project

• Recognised Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial awareness, focused on profit, cash flow, and value delivery, with broad industry experience across multiple sectors and leading main contractors.
• Proven expertise in Construction Management (CM) projects, contributing to work scope development and the procurement of enabling works in collaboration with client teams.
• Skilled in managing the full commercial lifecycle, including procurement, tendering, contract administration, subcontractor management, and cost analysis to minimise risk and maximise project value.

Your profile

• Extensive experience delivering large-scale, high-value projects within Construction Management environments.
• Strong strategic insight with the ability to interpret complex data and contribute to informed, forward-looking business decisions.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.