Quantity Surveyor – Power & Civils Projects

Taunton, Somerset
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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