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Quantity Surveyor in Taunton

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure
Exeter
£42,000 - £55,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Package

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering a major 5-year capital delivery programme for South West Water in Exeter.

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This role offers the chance to take commercial ownership of a varied portfolio of water infrastructure projects whilst working within a well-established and growing civil engineering business with a strong reputation in the utilities sector.

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Working closely with operational teams, the successful Quantity Surveyor will manage projects through the full commercial lifecycle - from procurement and subcontract management through to final account - with a strong emphasis on NEC contract administration, commercial performance, and client engagement.

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This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially driven QS who enjoys managing multiple schemes in a fast-paced environment and is looking to progress their career within a long-term framework.

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The Role
\n As Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

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  • Full commercial management of multiple infrastructure and capital works projects
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  • Administration of NEC contracts, including compensation events and change management
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  • Cost forecasting, CVR production, and financial reporting
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  • Procurement and management of subcontractors
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  • Supporting operational teams to maximise project profitability and performance
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  • Building and maintaining strong working relationships with both client and delivery teams
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  • Mentoring and supporting a Graduate Quantity Surveyor
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About You
\n To be considered, you should have:

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  • Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities, water, or civil engineering
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  • Strong working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts
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  • Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
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  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
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  • The ability to work collaboratively within project and client-facing environments
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  • A proactive and organised approach to commercial management
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What's on Offer
\n The successful Quantity Surveyor will receive:

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  • Starting salary of £42,000 - £55,000
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  • £5,000 car allowance
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  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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  • Private pension contributions
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  • Private healthcare
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  • Long-term secured work through a major UK utilities framework
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  • Clear career progression and professional development opportunities
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If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a forward-thinking contractor delivering essential infrastructure works across the South West, please get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group for a confidential discussion.

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Quantity Surveyor in Taunton

Taunton, MA
Full time

Published on 09/10/2026

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