Quantity Surveyor | Highways & Civil Engineering
Location: Somerset / Devon Border Region (Projects Across Bristol to Exeter)
Salary: -45,000 - -52,000 + Company Car + Comprehensive Benefits Package

A leading infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a portfolio of highways and civil engineering projects across the South West.

Working across multiple schemes valued between -1m and -12m, you''ll play a key role in the commercial success of projects that improve local infrastructure, enhance transport networks and support regional growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor who enjoys taking ownership, working independently and being trusted to make decisions. Unlike many roles where commercial responsibilities are heavily managed, you''ll be given genuine autonomy and the opportunity to develop the skills and experience needed to progress quickly into a Senior Quantity Surveyor position.

The role would suit someone based between Bristol and Exeter.

The Role
Reporting into the commercial leadership team, you''ll take responsibility for the day-to-day commercial management of several projects, working closely with operational teams to ensure strong commercial performance across your portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project costs, budgets and forecasts
• Subcontract procurement and commercial administration
• Preparation and management of subcontract payments
• Managing variations, change control and compensation events
• Producing accurate cost reports and commercial forecasts
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of client applications and final accounts
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Building strong relationships with project teams, clients and supply chain partners
• Taking ownership of projects and driving commercial performance with minimal supervision

About You
We''re keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within highways, civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities projects
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project controls
• Knowledge of NEC contracts would be advantageous
• The confidence to manage projects independently and take ownership of commercial decisions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ambition to progress into a Senior Quantity Surveyor role in the near future

Why Join?
This role offers something increasingly difficult to find in today''s market - genuine autonomy and responsibility.

You''ll be trusted to manage your own projects, supported by an experienced commercial leadership team while having the freedom to develop your own approach and grow professionally.

Alongside this, you''ll benefit from:

• -45,000 - -52,000 basic salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of highways and civil engineering projects
• Clear and achievable progression into a Senior Quantity Surveyor position
• Long-term career security with a contractor boasting a strong pipeline of future work across the South West

If you''re looking for a role where you''ll be given responsibility, trusted to make decisions and provided with a clear route towards Senior Quantity Surveyor level, we''d love to hear from you.

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