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Quantity Surveyor in Bury St. Edmunds (IP28) | Building Careers UK Ltd Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Bury St. Edmunds (IP28) £65000 - £75000 per annum 1 day ago Senior Quantity Surveyor VolkerWessels Uk Woodbridge (IP12) Negotiable 3 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Bury St. Edmunds (IP28) £65000 - £75000 per annum 4 weeks ago Architectural Technologist Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Bury St. Edmunds (IP32), IP33 1JZ £35000 - £45000 per annum 2 days ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Kier Group Tin Town, Norwich (NR7), NR7 0HS Competitive 1 month ago Estimator Roundhouse Recruitment Limited Dungannon (BT70) £38000 - £48000 per annum + Progression + Company benefits 1 day ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Gold Group Suffolk £55000 - £67000 per annum + package 4 days ago Quantity Surveyor ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Ipswich (IP1) £50000 - £55000 per annum 3 weeks ago Managing Quantity Surveyor APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED Norwich (NR1) £80000 - £85000 per annum + car or allowance, pension 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Norfolk £50000 - £60000 per annum 1 day ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Bury St. Edmunds (IP28) £65000 - £75000 per annum 1 day ago Senior Quantity Surveyor VolkerWessels Uk Woodbridge (IP12) Negotiable 3 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Bury St. Edmunds (IP28) £65000 - £75000 per annum 4 weeks ago Architectural Technologist Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Bury St. Edmunds (IP32), IP33 1JZ £35000 - £45000 per annum 2 days ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Kier Group Tin Town, Norwich (NR7), NR7 0HS Competitive 1 month ago Estimator Roundhouse Recruitment Limited Dungannon (BT70) £38000 - £48000 per annum + Progression + Company benefits 1 day ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Gold Group Suffolk £55000 - £67000 per annum + package 4 days ago Quantity Surveyor ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Ipswich (IP1) £50000 - £55000 per annum 3 weeks ago Managing Quantity Surveyor APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED Norwich (NR1) £80000 - £85000 per annum + car or allowance, pension 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Norfolk £50000 - £60000 per annum 1 day ago Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd View Profile Bury St. Edmunds (IP28) Permanent Published: 1 day ago £55000 - £65000 per annum Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major power and utilities infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware QS to take ownership of key project packages within a growing energy and infrastructure portfolio, working in a supportive and fast-paced consultancy environment. The Opportunity As Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in the full commercial lifecycle of infrastructure projects, supporting the successful delivery of overhead line (OHL), substation, and associated utilities works. Working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors and project teams, you will play a key role in cost control, contract administration, and commercial reporting, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and in line with contractual requirements. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement (2-3 days on site in Bury St Edmunds), with the remainder working flexibly. Key Responsibilities Support the commercial management of power and utilities projects Assist in preparing and maintaining cost plans, budgets, and forecasts Monitor project costs and assist with financial reporting and variance analysis Administer contracts (including NEC and/or JCT ) under guidance of senior team members Support the management of compensation events, variations, and change control Assist with subcontractor account management including payments and valuations Support procurement activities including tender analysis and contract documentation Help identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities Produce accurate and timely commercial reports for internal and client stakeholders Work collaboratively with engineers, project managers, and commercial teams About You Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within utilities, energy, or infrastructure projects Exposure to substation, overhead line, or similar civil engineering works (desirable) Understanding of NEC or JCT contracts Strong numerical, analytical, and reporting skills Good communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Ability to work within a fast-paced, project-driven environment Competent in Microsoft Office and commercial systems Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience (desirable) What's on Offer Opportunity to work on major UK energy and utilities infrastructure projects Exposure to substation and overhead line programmes Supportive consultancy environment with strong development opportunities Clear progression pathway toward Senior Quantity Surveyor level Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week on site in Bury St Edmunds This is a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within the power and utilities sector , working on essential infrastructure projects that are shaping the UK's energy future. Apply: Contact : Hayley Woodruff on 07897069216 / Jonathan Kirby on 07860273465 Apply with your CV to / Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDH In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 2007 Location Skelmersdale, West Lancs Company size 50 - 199 About Us Building Careers is a market leading recruitment specialist in construction, housing and property. Based in the North West and Yorkshire, Building Careers offers permanent and temporary staffing solutions to both the public and private sector. As a sustainable and profitable people focused business, we endeavour to deliver a quality of service that is second to none through a highly knowledgeable, committed team who put our clients and candidates at the heart of what we do. We aim to boost business growth and build a better and bigger construction industry in the region. At Building Careers we pride ourselves on being more than just a construction recruitment agency – we are architects of careers and builders of futures. With a legacy of 18 years marked by brilliance in delivery, we have become a cornerstone in the construction industry, connecting talent with opportunity. Sectors As a business, we specialise in over 15 different sectors within Construction and Property, recruiting the people that put the initial ideas on the page right through to those that complete the projects brick by brick. Our team cover both temporary and permanent recruitment for office and site based roles across the UK and beyond. Our professionally trained recruitment consultants dedicate their time to one particular sector, allowing them to develop their expertise to the highest standard within that field. Candidates We understand that the construction industry requires a unique blend of skills, experience, and cultural fit. Our team of experts goes beyond conventional recruitment, delving deep into the intricacies of each project and the specific needs of our clients. We meticulously select candidates who not only meet technical requirements but also align with the ethos of the companies they join. For job seekers, we are the pathway to fulfilling, rewarding careers. We provide guidance, support, and opportunities for growth within the dynamic world of construction. From skilled trades to management roles, we empower individuals to build careers that withstand the test of time. What do our clients think? We are the strategic partner in shaping the future of their projects. By connecting them with top-tier talent, we contribute to the creation of innovative, sustainable, and successful ventures that stand as a testament to progress in the construction industry. "I have worked with Joanne Fisher for 2.5 years...The calibre of the trades and labour she has supplied us has been outstanding resulting in a lot of the workers being on site from the beginning and will be likely to join us on future projects in the North West. Joanne has continued to look after us and the workers throughout Furlough and has been professional throughout." Michael Green, Senior Project Manager at GRAHAM What do our clients think? “In the construction industry it’s important to find the right quality of employees. Building Careers has been able to source the right type of candidates for all disciplines, to ensure my business was run successfully, managed adequately and was able to deliver for our clients. “The quality of service we received was outstanding. They took the pressure away in sourcing the right candidates. Over the last 15 years we have developed a trust, where Mark and his team has sourced the correct quality candidates at any given time, no matter where in the country. We’ve had some exceptional talent through Building Careers. Talent that has postively influenced our bottom line. The appointment of Mark and Building Careers has been one of the best business decisions I’ve made in construction.” Andy McDonough, Ex-Watkin Jones MD Similar Quantity Surveyor Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Bury St. Edmunds (IP28) £65000 - £75000 per annum 1 day ago Senior Quantity Surveyor VolkerWessels Uk Woodbridge (IP12) Negotiable 3 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Bury St. Edmunds (IP28) £65000 - £75000 per annum 4 weeks ago Architectural Technologist Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Bury St. Edmunds (IP32), IP33 1JZ £35000 - £45000 per annum 2 days ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Kier Group Tin Town, Norwich (NR7), NR7 0HS Competitive 1 month ago Estimator Roundhouse Recruitment Limited Dungannon (BT70) £38000 - £48000 per annum + Progression + Company benefits 1 day ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Gold Group Suffolk £55000 - £67000 per annum + package 4 days ago Quantity Surveyor ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Ipswich (IP1) £50000 - £55000 per annum 3 weeks ago Managing Quantity Surveyor APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED Norwich (NR1) £80000 - £85000 per annum + car or allowance, pension 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Norfolk £50000 - £60000 per annum 1 day ago Quantity Surveyor jobs Quantity Surveyor jobs in Bury St. Edmunds Construction jobs Construction jobs in Bury St. Edmunds Quantity Surveying jobs Quantity Surveying jobs in Bury St. Edmunds Jobs in Bury St. Edmunds Surveyor jobs Senior Quantity Surveyor jobs Maintenance Surveyor jobs Intermediate Quantity Surveyor jobs Section Quantity Surveyor jobs Quantity Surveyor Interior jobs Quantity Surveyor Construction jobs QS jobs Graduate Quantity Surveyor jobs Assistant Quantity Surveyor jobs Building Surveyor jobs Engineer Surveyor jobs M&E Quantity Surveyor jobs Surveying jobs Quantity Surveyor Specialist jobs Get hired. 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