Quantity Surveyor – Major Water Infrastructure Projects

Abatec Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Buy/sell 5 days

Life assurance

Healthcare package

Company pension (up to 20%)

Job summary

Abatec Recruitment is seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join a leading contractor working as a Strategic Delivery Partner on the Wessex Water £3.7 billion AMP8 Delivery Framework. The role covers Devon, Bournemouth and Bristol, with Bath as the base and occasional site visits across the region.

You will oversee contract payments on live projects up to £30 million, manage change and risk, and deliver robust cost reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Experience with civil engineering contractor is preferred.
• Membership of RICS/ICES is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration and management of contract payments across multiple live projects.
• Prepare cost value reconciliations, forecasts, and reports, while managing change control and risk analysis.
• Ensure commercial activities align with financial reporting deadlines and project requirements.
• Present financial performance updates and commercial insights at management meetings.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Estimators to support project success.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree/HND/HNC

Job description

Abatec Recruitment is seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join a leading contractor working as a Strategic Delivery Partner on the Wessex Water £3.7 billion AMP8 Delivery Framework. The role covers Devon, Bournemouth and Bristol, with Bath as the base and occasional site visits across the region.

You will oversee contract payments on live projects up to £30 million, manage change and risk, and deliver robust cost reporting.