Quantity Surveyor / Site Surveyor - Major UK EV Project

Calco Recruitment; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Site Surveyor for a major EV battery project in Somerset. The role involves managing costs and contracts, supporting procurement, and working closely with site teams. Candidates should have a commercial mindset and previous experience in construction. The position offers competitive salary and long-term growth in a leading contractor.

Benefits

Long-term career progression

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Site Surveyor within construction or civil engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with a site/office split of 3 days in the head office and 2 days on-site.

Responsibilities

• Managing costs, contracts, and valuations.
• Assisting with procurement and subcontractor management.
• Supporting reporting and forecasting to ensure budget control.
• Working closely with site teams to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Contributing to the smooth running of both site and office operations.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

I am working with a well-established Tier 1 contractor, recognised for delivering large-scale construction and civil engineering projects across the UK. They are now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Site Surveyor to join the team on one of the country\'s largest EV battery developments - a £4bn project based in Somerset.

Responsibilities

• Managing costs, contracts, and valuations.
• Assisting with procurement and subcontractor management.
• Supporting reporting and forecasting to ensure budget control.
• Working closely with site teams to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Contributing to the smooth running of both site and office operations.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Site Surveyor within construction or civil engineering.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with a site/office split - 3 days per week at the head office in Harrow and 2 days per week on-site in Somerset.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

What’s on Offer

• The chance to be part of one of the UK\'s most significant infrastructure projects.
• Long-term career progression within a leading contractor.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are interested in this role, please send across your CV for consideration.