Senior Quantity Surveyor

YTL Construction UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Combined pension contribution of up to 20%

25 days' holiday

Healthcare package

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice for electric car leasing

Referral fee for recruitment

Job summary

YTL Construction UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee major capital projects up to £40m. This role involves managing contracts, leading commercial teams, and mentoring junior staff across the Wessex Water region.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in quantity surveying and a relevant degree or qualification, along with excellent leadership and communication skills. Travel between various sites and YTL offices is required.

Benefits include a pension contribution of up to 20%, training opportunities, and generous holiday policies.

Qualifications

• Solid quantity surveying experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with NEC Suite of Contracts (Options A, C or E).
• Skill in dispute resolution, cost analysis, and project correspondence.
• Membership of the RICS/ICES is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract payment process for several projects.
• Prepare subcontractor tender documentation.
• Lead tender analysis and interviews.
• Develop project risk registers.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

Leadership skills

Change and risk management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or similar qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on the development of a major programme of capital investment.

YTL Construction UK is responsible for designing and building the assets that enable Wessex Water to deliver services. These include water recycling and treatment centres, pumping stations, reservoirs, and all supporting infrastructure.

What you'll do

Reporting directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll be involved in major capital projects, managing pre‑and post‑contract requirements, up to the value of £40m.

As a key member of the Commercial team, you will:

• manage the contract payment process across several projects, conduct up‑to‑date, accurate cost value forecasting and report contract changes, opportunities and risks
• prepare subcontractor tender documentation and detailed scopes of work
• engage and assess supply chain partners for capability and delivery
• lead tender analysis, interviews, and reporting
• develop project risk registers and explore value engineering opportunities
• operate to financial deadlines and react to the demands of construction delivery to ensure best value
• attend regular financial meetings with senior team members, owning and updating monthly CVRs and commercial reports
• work closely with Project Managers, Planners, Designers, Engineers, and Estimators
• lead and mentor project‑based Quantity Surveyors, Assistants, and trainees
• promote robust commercial processes and a positive team culture.

The roles are based across the Wessex Water region, which includes the locations of Bristol, Bath, Yeovil, Poole, and Taunton. You will be based at various sites or in office hubs across the region.

What you'll need

We are looking for someone with solid quantity surveying experience in the construction industry, preferably with the use of the NEC Suite of Contracts (predominantly using Options A, C or E).

• a degree in quantity surveying or a similar qualification
• experience with change and risk management, as well as tender and final account negotiation
• good people skills, including leadership skills and the ability to form professional relationships with others
• experience managing commercial teams and subcontractor relationships
• skill in dispute resolution, cost analysis, and project correspondence
• excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Membership of the RICS/ICES is also desirable but not essential.

As this position will require travel between YTL offices and construction sites, a full UK driving licence is required.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.