Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; Woodford; 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

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage multiple water infrastructure projects in the Bristol/South West region. You will oversee end-to-end commercial activities from inception to final account, with a focus on delivering value and ensuring project profitability.

The role requires NEC contract experience, strong cost reporting and the ability to mentor junior staff, with a UK driving licence and a willingness to travel along the M5 corridor.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor in UK utilities, infrastructure or civil engineering.
• Experience administering NEC contracts is preferred.
• Strong commercial reporting and cost management skills required.
• Ability to manage projects independently and drive commercial performance.

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.
• Mentoring a junior Quantity Surveyor.
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve commercial performance.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC contracts

Cost reporting

Project management

Water sector experience

UK driving licence

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.

Some of the Senior Quantity Surveyor's key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

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