In brief
This Quantity Surveyor role involves overseeing the financial administration and commercial delivery of capital projects valued up to £30 million. The work focuses on managing contract payments, preparing cost reconciliations, and providing commercial insights to support the successful delivery of water infrastructure assets across the region.
Best for
Quantity Surveyors with civil engineering and NEC contract experience
Non-negotiable
Degree, HND, or HNC qualification in Quantity Surveying required
Worth knowing
Role is based in Bath with occasional travel to project sites across the region.
What you need
Required
Quantity Surveying qualification
Clearly required in the listing
Civil Engineering experience
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NEC contract knowledge
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Change and risk management
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Tender negotiation
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Final account negotiation
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Communication
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Preferred
RICS or ICES membership
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Your day-to-day
Manage contract payments
Clearly stated in the job description.
Prepare financial reports
Clearly stated in the job description.
Control project costs
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Present financial updates
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Coordinate with project teams
Clearly stated in the job description.
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Abatec is seeking a commercially astute and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join a leading contractor appointed as a Strategic Delivery Partner on Wessex Waters £3.7 billion AMP8 Delivery Framework. Covering Devon, Bournemouth and Bristol, this prestigious long-term programme has the potential to run until 2035. Our client designs and delivers the essential assets that enable Wessex Water to provide its services, including water recycling and treatment centres, pumping stations, reservoirs and associated infrastructure. About the Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in delivering major capital projects with values up to £30million. Reporting to a Managing Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include: Oversee the administration and management of contract payments across multiple live projects. Prepare accurate cost value reconciliations, forecasts, and reports, while managing change control and risk analysis. Ensure commercial activities are delivered in line with key financial reporting deadlines and project requirements. Present financial performance updates and commercial insights at regular management meetings. Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Estimators to support project success. Our client requires a Quantity Surveyor with: Degree/HND/HNC qualification in Quantity Surveying Experience of working for a Civil Engineering contractor and knowledge of NEC contracts Membership of the RICS/ICES (desirable/not essential) Experience in managing change and risk, with a proven ability to negotiate tenders and final accounts. Excellent communication skills Location: This role will be based in Bath but may require occasional visits to projects across the region. Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Benefits: Car allowance/Salary sacrifice, 25 days annual leave (exc bank holidays), option to purchase/sell an additional 5 days leave, life assurance, healthcare package, company pension (combined contribution up to 20%) plus many more Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Abatec works with multiple contractors across the region, and we may have other opportunities that might be of interest to you. Contact: Kelly Evans - (phone number removed) Abatec Ltd. is acting as an employment agency
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