About this role
Quantity Surveyor | Specialist Infrastructure & Civil Engineering
Location: Stroud (Office-based with travel to regional hubs & occasional site visits)
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
Package: £5,000 Cash Allowance or Company Car, Fuel Card Competitive pension, 26 days holiday allowance + bank holidays (can purchase 5 more days), and genuine career development within the Group!
The Opportunity
Are you a professional Quantity Surveyor looking to play a hands-on, high-impact role in a specialist sector?
We are partnering with a market-leading specialist contractor delivering nationwide highway maintenance, surface treatments, and essential infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a driven Quantity Surveyor to join their close-knit team based out of Stroud.
This role offers excellent variety, real autonomy, and a clear path for professional development. Working alongside a collaborative operational team, you will take ownership of the full commercial lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of specialist projects from contract award right through to final account.
Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Management: Oversee all commercial and contractual aspects of projects from initial inception to final account settlement.
- Financial & Cost Control: Prepare precise applications for payment, manage project valuations, track forecasts, and deliver accurate monthly cost reports for management.
- Contract Administration: Manage Subcontractor and Supplier accounts, including variation control, valuations, and payment reviews.
- Risk & Value Management: Proactively identify commercial risks, capture variation opportunities, and drive maximum profitability on every scheme.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal operational teams, regional Contract Managers (via regular catch-ups), clients, and supply chain partners.
What We’re Looking For
- Sector Experience: Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor within Highways, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, or Surfacing/Specialist Contracting.
- Contractual Knowledge: Solid working understanding of NEC contracts is essential.
- Financial Acumen: Strong skills in cost reporting, forecasting, and commercial negotiation.
- Subcontractor Management: Hands-on experience managing supply chain accounts and variations.
- Qualifications: A Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent relevant experience). RICS membership or working towards chartership is a bonus!
- Mobility: Full UK driving licence to accommodate occasional site familiarisation visits and regional office meetings.
- Full rights to work in the UK (the company doesn't offer sponsorship).
What a Typical Day Looks Like
You will primarily be based out of the Stroud office managing day-to-day contract administration, financial reporting, and valuations. Your week will feature a blend of:
- Virtual collaboration (client & team meetings via Teams).
- Fortnightly touchpoints with operational leadership and regional hubs.
- Occasional visits to site locations across the region to stay connected with project delivery.
If you feel you fit the criteria and are interested in setting up an interview – apply with your latest CV and then keep an eye out for my call, SMS or email on next steps for you application!
Dom @Utilise Recruitment .co .uk