Quantity Surveyor

Abatec is proud to be partnered with a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor. This role is based on-site in Plymouth, working on a significant infrastructure project - aimed at reducing congestion on a key commuter corridor (A386 Tavistock Road).

My client is recognised for delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure schemes across the highways and rail sectors, including smart motorway upgrades, active travel routes, transport hubs, and bridge replacement programmes. With a growing annual turnover of over -275 million they operate nationally and hold long-term collaborative partnerships with clients like National Highways and Network Rail.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be:

• 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.

Our client requires a Quantity Surveyor with:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering.
• Confident working independently and managing commercial duties.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge and cost control skills.
• Effective communicator and relationship builder across teams and supply chain.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with cost management tools desirable.
• Understanding of Lean principles (beneficial but not essential).

Salary and benefits include:

• -45,000 - -55,000 per annum
• Company Car or car allowance scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Pension & Life Assurance
• 25 days Annual Leave (plus your birthday off)
• Enhanced Paternity & Maternity packages
• Ongoing personal and professional development

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Serryn Stickley on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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