Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Private pension contributions

Discretionary bonus

25 days leave + bank holidays

Travel allowance

Job summary

Gold Group Limited is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for water infrastructure projects based out of Bristol. You will manage end-to-end commercial aspects from £5m to £20m across multiple sites, including wastewater assets and pumping stations, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with operations teams.

The role offers a competitive £55,000–£65,000 salary with a £5,000 travel allowance, 25 days leave, private healthcare and pension, plus a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the UK's utilities, infrastructure or civil engineering sectors.
• Previous experience administering NEC contracts
• Strong commercial reporting and cost management skills
• Ability to manage projects independently
• Water sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management across the lifecycle of projects
• Procurement and subcontract management
• Cost forecasting and reporting
• Change management and compensation events
• Managing client applications and valuations
• Final accounts and commercial close out
• Supporting and mentoring a junior Quantity Surveyor
• Working closely with operational teams to drive commercial performance

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial acumen

Team mentoring

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure

Bristol / South West

£55,000 - £65,000 + Package

A leading infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the delivery of several capital water projects for a major water provider covering the South West.

Based out of Bristol, this role will involve managing projects located locally and along the M5 corridor heading South. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Senior QS who enjoys taking ownership of projects from inception through to final account, whilst also supporting the development of junior commercial staff and working closely with the client.

Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end commercial management of multiple projects, typically valued from £5m to £20m. This will include upgrades to wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and reservoirs.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management across the lifecycle of projects
• Procurement and subcontract management
• Cost forecasting and reporting
• Change management and compensation events
• Managing client applications and valuations
• Final accounts and commercial close out
• Supporting and mentoring a junior Quantity Surveyor
• Working closely with operational teams to drive commercial performance

Requirements

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the UK's utilities, infrastructure or civil engineering sectors.
• Previous experience administering NEC contracts
• Strong commercial reporting and cost management skills
• Ability to manage projects independently
• Water sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• £55,000 - £65,000 basic salary
• £5,000 travel allowance
• 25 days leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Private pension contributions
• Discretionary bonus

The position also includes excellent long term career prospects, a great work life balance, job security and the support of an experienced and friendly team.