Be part of the delivery team responsible for a much-anticipated bypass in North Somerset. This is a fantastic
opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile highway project and join a multi-disciplined contractor delivering highways, utilities and construction projects across the UK and renowned for their investment in their employees. You will be part of a project based commercial team, managing subcontractor package. This is a NEC option C contract.
My client is happy to consider applications from candidates who are not local to Somerset and pay
accommodation subsistence (tax-free).
As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will:
- Oversee commercial delivery of an NEC contract involving site clearance, excavation, and utility diversions.
- Be site-present 4 days per week, monitoring cost performance and contract compliance.
- Manage project finances: forecasting, cost control, and achieving profit/cash targets.
- Administer contracts, including payments, claims, and change control.
- Lead procurement and ensure supply chain compliance and performance.
- Identify risks/opportunities and support resolution of commercial queries and disputes.
- Maintain accurate financial records, reports, and monthly CVRs.
- Have experience of working in a similar position for a civils contractor.
- Hold a degree in Quantity Surveying (or relevant experience)
- Have sound knowledge of NEC form of contract
- Have experience working on projects with values over £5million
Location: You will be project based in Weston-Super-Mare
Hybrid working: Flexibility of remote working 1 day each week
Salary band: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum
Benefits package: £4,500 car allowance (NETT), 28 days annual leave (exc. bank holidays), private healthcare, company pension, great career prospects, option to purchase an additional 3 days leave, plus more.
Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Abatec works with multiple contractors across the region, and we may have other opportunities that might be of interest to you. Abatec Ltd. is acting as an employment agency.
Contact: Kelly Evans – kelly.evans@abatec.co.uk / 01934 635025