Quantity Surveyor - Utilities Sector

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Dovenby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial and contractual aspects of projects in the Utilities sector. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with NEC4 contracts while maintaining excellent client relationships. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment with prospects for career growth and excellent pay rates according to experience.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay, subject to experience

Opportunities to progress your career

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the Utilities and Civil Engineering sectors.
• In-depth working knowledge of NEC4 contracts is essential.
• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and contractual management of projects.
• Prepare accurate and competitive tenders, cost plans, and valuations.
• Oversee procurement, including subcontractor and supplier selection.

Skills

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor

NEC4 contract knowledge

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Cost planning and estimating

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Utilities Sector

Location: Dovenby, Cockermouth, Cumbria (office-based role)

Salary: Excellent rates of pay, subject to experience

Join a Growing Team

Our client delivers high-quality civil engineering, construction, and utility infrastructure projects throughout the north-west. As a fast-growing business, they take pride in not only delivering exceptional work but also in building a collaborative and supportive team where people thrive.

They have an exciting opportunity for an experienced QS to step into a key role. You'll be central to the commercial management of their projects.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a company where your expertise will be valued, and your ideas will help shape their future success.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple projects, ensuring value, compliance, and profitability from the tender stage through to the final account. With your NEC4 contract expertise, you'll support the delivery of high-quality outcomes and maintain excellent relationships with their clients, supply chain, and team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and contractual management of projects, ensuring compliance with NEC4 contracts and company processes.
• Prepare accurate and competitive tenders, cost plans, and valuations.
• Oversee procurement, including subcontractor and supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.
• Monitor project performance, proactively managing risk and identifying opportunities to drive value.
• Manage the effective use of Construction Manager, commercial account management system.

What They're Looking For

• Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the Utilities and Civil Engineering sectors.
• In-depth working knowledge of NEC4 contracts (essential).
• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Confident in cost planning, estimating, and delivering strong commercial reporting.
• A team player who enjoys collaborating and mentoring others.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Relevant professional qualifications (Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent).

Why Join Our Client

• Excellent rates of pay, subject to experience.
• A key role in a growing company with a strong pipeline of Utilities work.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your contribution matters.
• Opportunities to progress your career.