Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor | Specialist Infrastructure & Civil Engineering
Location: Stroud (Office-based with travel to regional hubs & occasional site visits)
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
Package: £5,000 Cash Allowance or Company Car, Fuel Card Competitive pension, 26 days holiday allowance + bank holidays (can purchase 5 more days), and genuine career development within the Group!
 
The Opportunity
Are you a professional Quantity Surveyor looking to play a hands-on, high-impact role in a specialist sector?
 
We are partnering with a market-leading specialist contractor delivering nationwide highway maintenance, surface treatments, and essential infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a driven Quantity Surveyor to join their close-knit team based out of Stroud.
 
This role offers excellent variety, real autonomy, and a clear path for professional development. Working alongside a collaborative operational team, you will take ownership of the full commercial lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of specialist projects from contract award right through to final account.
 
Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management: Oversee all commercial and contractual aspects of projects from initial inception to final account settlement.
Financial & Cost Control: Prepare precise applications for payment, manage project valuations, track forecasts, and deliver accurate monthly cost reports for management.
Contract Administration: Manage Subcontractor and Supplier accounts, including variation control, valuations, and payment reviews.
Risk & Value Management: Proactively identify commercial risks, capture variation opportunities, and drive maximum profitability on every scheme.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal operational teams, regional Contract Managers (via regular catch-ups), clients, and supply chain partners. 
What We’re Looking For

Sector Experience: Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor within Highways, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, or Surfacing/Specialist Contracting.
Contractual Knowledge: Solid working understanding of NEC contracts is essential.
Financial Acumen: Strong skills in cost reporting, forecasting, and commercial negotiation.
Subcontractor Management: Hands-on experience managing supply chain accounts and variations.
Qualifications: A Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent relevant experience). RICS membership or working towards chartership is a bonus!
Mobility: Full UK driving licence to accommodate occasional site familiarisation visits and regional office meetings.
Full rights to work in the UK (the company doesn't offer sponsorship). 
What a Typical Day Looks Like
You will primarily be based out of the Stroud office managing day-to-day contract administration, financial reporting, and valuations. Your week will feature a blend of:

Virtual collaboration (client & team meetings via Teams).
Fortnightly touchpoints with operational leadership and regional hubs.
Occasional visits to site locations across the region to stay connected with project delivery. 
If you feel you fit the criteria and are interested in setting up an interview – apply with your latest CV and then keep an eye out for my call, SMS or email on next steps for you application!
 
Dom @Utilise Recruitment .co .uk
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