Quantity Surveyor
Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£40k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Quantity Surveyor – Water Services Projects
Location: Taunton
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + package
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Our client is a specialist contractor delivering water services and infrastructure-related projects across the South West. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to develop within a specialist contractor working on varied water, utilities and civil engineering-related schemes.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from initial tender stage through to final account.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing and reviewing project costings, estimates and tender submissions
* Reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes of work and contract documentation
* Managing project budgets, forecasts and cost reports
* Preparing valuations and applications for payment
* Managing compensation events, variations and change control
* Supporting procurement of materials, subcontractor packages and specialist services
* Assessing subcontractor applications, payments and final accounts
* Liaising with clients, project managers, site teams, suppliers and subcontractors
* Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery
* Assisting with final accounts and commercial close-out
* Attending site and project meetings as required
The Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Engineer
* Experience within water, utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure or specialist contracting would be advantageous
* NEC contract knowledge or experience preferred, although this is not essential
* Strong commercial awareness and good numerical skills
* Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical information
* Good communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
* Competence with Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting
* A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering or Construction
* A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to project sites when required
What Is Offered
* Salary of £40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience
* Competitive package
* Permanent role with a growing specialist contractor
* Exposure to varied water services and infrastructure-related projects
* Supportive commercial and project delivery team
* Long-term career development and progression opportunities
This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor based in or commutable to Taunton who is looking to work on technically interesting projects within the water and utilities sector
Location: Taunton
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + package
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Our client is a specialist contractor delivering water services and infrastructure-related projects across the South West. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to develop within a specialist contractor working on varied water, utilities and civil engineering-related schemes.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from initial tender stage through to final account.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing and reviewing project costings, estimates and tender submissions
* Reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes of work and contract documentation
* Managing project budgets, forecasts and cost reports
* Preparing valuations and applications for payment
* Managing compensation events, variations and change control
* Supporting procurement of materials, subcontractor packages and specialist services
* Assessing subcontractor applications, payments and final accounts
* Liaising with clients, project managers, site teams, suppliers and subcontractors
* Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery
* Assisting with final accounts and commercial close-out
* Attending site and project meetings as required
The Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Engineer
* Experience within water, utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure or specialist contracting would be advantageous
* NEC contract knowledge or experience preferred, although this is not essential
* Strong commercial awareness and good numerical skills
* Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical information
* Good communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
* Competence with Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting
* A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering or Construction
* A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to project sites when required
What Is Offered
* Salary of £40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience
* Competitive package
* Permanent role with a growing specialist contractor
* Exposure to varied water services and infrastructure-related projects
* Supportive commercial and project delivery team
* Long-term career development and progression opportunities
This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor based in or commutable to Taunton who is looking to work on technically interesting projects within the water and utilities sector
Reference: 225283162
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Quantity Surveyor
Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£40k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Quantity Surveyor – Water Services Projects
Location: Taunton
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + package
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Our client is a specialist contractor delivering water services and infrastructure-related projects across the South West. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to develop within a specialist contractor working on varied water, utilities and civil engineering-related schemes.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from initial tender stage through to final account.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing and reviewing project costings, estimates and tender submissions
* Reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes of work and contract documentation
* Managing project budgets, forecasts and cost reports
* Preparing valuations and applications for payment
* Managing compensation events, variations and change control
* Supporting procurement of materials, subcontractor packages and specialist services
* Assessing subcontractor applications, payments and final accounts
* Liaising with clients, project managers, site teams, suppliers and subcontractors
* Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery
* Assisting with final accounts and commercial close-out
* Attending site and project meetings as required
The Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Engineer
* Experience within water, utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure or specialist contracting would be advantageous
* NEC contract knowledge or experience preferred, although this is not essential
* Strong commercial awareness and good numerical skills
* Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical information
* Good communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
* Competence with Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting
* A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering or Construction
* A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to project sites when required
What Is Offered
* Salary of £40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience
* Competitive package
* Permanent role with a growing specialist contractor
* Exposure to varied water services and infrastructure-related projects
* Supportive commercial and project delivery team
* Long-term career development and progression opportunities
This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor based in or commutable to Taunton who is looking to work on technically interesting projects within the water and utilities sector
Location: Taunton
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + package
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Our client is a specialist contractor delivering water services and infrastructure-related projects across the South West. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to develop within a specialist contractor working on varied water, utilities and civil engineering-related schemes.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from initial tender stage through to final account.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing and reviewing project costings, estimates and tender submissions
* Reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes of work and contract documentation
* Managing project budgets, forecasts and cost reports
* Preparing valuations and applications for payment
* Managing compensation events, variations and change control
* Supporting procurement of materials, subcontractor packages and specialist services
* Assessing subcontractor applications, payments and final accounts
* Liaising with clients, project managers, site teams, suppliers and subcontractors
* Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery
* Assisting with final accounts and commercial close-out
* Attending site and project meetings as required
The Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Engineer
* Experience within water, utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure or specialist contracting would be advantageous
* NEC contract knowledge or experience preferred, although this is not essential
* Strong commercial awareness and good numerical skills
* Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical information
* Good communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
* Competence with Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting
* A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering or Construction
* A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to project sites when required
What Is Offered
* Salary of £40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience
* Competitive package
* Permanent role with a growing specialist contractor
* Exposure to varied water services and infrastructure-related projects
* Supportive commercial and project delivery team
* Long-term career development and progression opportunities
This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor based in or commutable to Taunton who is looking to work on technically interesting projects within the water and utilities sector
Reference: 225283162
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