Details:
- Salary: £400 - 450 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Taunton Somerset
- Date: 23 hours ago
Description:
Quantity Surveyor - Power & Civils Projects
Location: Taunton / Bristol (Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days on Site)
Rate: Around £450 per day (Inside IR35 - Negotiable for the Right Candidate)
Contract: Temporary
Duration: 3rd August 2026 - 29th January 2027
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
Search Recruitment's Transmission & Distribution team is currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a major energy infrastructure programme with one of the UK's leading utility contractors.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor with experience in utilities, power, civil engineering or infrastructure projects to join a well-established commercial team on a long-term contract.
The Role:
Working alongside Senior Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and Project Managers, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of projects, helping to control costs, manage subcontractors and maximise project profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the preparation of commercial reports, claims and contractual documentation.
Assist with the management of subcontractor and supplier accounts, including quotations, valuations, variations, claims and final accounts.
Monitor commercial risks and maintain project risk registers.
Support the management of compensation events, contract changes and commercial claims.
Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and financial performance across projects.
Attend project and commercial meetings, providing commercial support to operational teams.
Develop and maintain commercial records and documentation.
Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
Ensure compliance with company procedures and Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.Requirements:
Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within utilities, power, infrastructure or civil engineering.
Good understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and commercial reporting.
Strong commercial awareness with excellent organisational skills.
Ability to build effective relationships with project and commercial teams.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial reporting systems.What's on Offer:
Around £450 per day (negotiable for the right candidate).
Long-term contract running until January 2027.
Hybrid working with a minimum of three days per week on site.
Opportunity to work on major UK energy infrastructure projects.
Immediate start available.If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for your next contract within the UK's growing energy sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Jack Bennett at Search Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age