| Location | Swansea, United Kingdom |
| Category | Civil Engineering |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | £45K + Package |
Description
Location: Wales
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Company Car + Excellent Benefits
MUST HAVE CIVILS OR WATER EXPERIENCE
Shape the Future of Essential Infrastructure
Across the UK, infrastructure is being maintained, renewed, and reimagined. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, this is your opportunity to grow and develop while delivering projects that make a real difference.
Join a team that provides essential infrastructure services for life — where safety comes first, clients and customers are at the heart of everything, and a friendly, supportive environment helps you thrive.
The Opportunity
This role sits within a water and wastewater capital project delivery team, supporting major programmes designed to keep water infrastructure resilient for the long term while protecting the environment.
As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a key part in delivering commercial excellence across a large-scale water network framework in Wales. Working closely with the Managing Quantity Surveyor and client counterparts, you’ll ensure strong financial performance, efficient contract management, and effective collaboration across all project stages.
Key Responsibilities
Be an integral member of the commercial team, supporting the Managing Quantity Surveyor.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with client commercial teams.
Ensure processes are followed to manage WIP (work in progress) and cash flow within agreed business targets.
Produce and present accurate Monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
Manage, price, and negotiate contract changes under NEC terms.
Support tendering, pricing, and contract administration activities.
Oversee procurement and performance management of subcontractors and suppliers.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance commercial performance.
Provide productivity reporting and ensure alignment with tender and operational requirements.
What You’ll Bring
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within utilities, water, or infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge and understanding of NEC contracts.
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and commercial management skills.
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement abilities.
Good organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing workloads.
Experience managing subcontractors and delivering cost control on live projects.
Awareness of relevant statutory, regulatory, and company policies and procedures.
What’s on Offer
A competitive package designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing, including:
Competitive salary
Company car and fuel card (EV and hybrid options available)
Private healthcare and health cash plan
Matched or contributory pension scheme
Life assurance cover
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Online GP and employee assistance services (24/7)
Cycle to work, salary finance, and retail discount schemes
Enhanced family leave policies
Reward and recognition incentives
Professional development and training opportunities
About the Employer
You’ll be joining a business recognised for delivering critical infrastructure and utilities projects across the UK. The company prides itself on being responsible, open, collaborative, and ambitious — with a culture built around growth, inclusion, and making a difference.
They actively support employee development through structured training programmes, professional accreditation pathways, and mentorship, ensuring you have the tools and support to advance your career.
Interested?
If you’re an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career — with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on essential water infrastructure — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to find out more.
