Quantity Surveyor - Utilities Sector

Quantity Surveyor - Utilities Sector

Location: Dovenby, Cockermouth, Cumbria (office-based role)

Company: GDB Civils & Utilities Ltd

Salary: Excellent rates of pay, subject to experience

Join Our Growing Team

At GDB Civils & Utilities Ltd, we deliver high-quality civil engineering, construction, and utility infrastructure projects throughout the north-west. As a fast-growing business, we take pride in not only delivering exceptional work but also in building a collaborative and supportive team where people thrive.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced QS to step into a key role. You ll be central to the commercial management of our projects.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a company where your expertise will be valued, and your ideas will help shape our future success.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you ll manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple projects, ensuring value, compliance, and profitability from the tender stage through to the final account. With your NEC4 contract expertise, you ll support the delivery of high-quality outcomes and maintain excellent relationships with our clients, supply chain, and team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and contractual management of projects, ensuring compliance with NEC4 contracts and company processes.
• Prepare accurate and competitive tenders, cost plans, and valuations.
• Oversee procurement, including subcontractor and supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.
• Monitor project performance, proactively managing risk and identifying opportunities to drive value.
• Manage the effective use of Construction Manager, commercial account management system.

What We re Looking For

• Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the Utilities and Civil Engineering sectors.
• In-depth working knowledge of NEC4 contracts (essential).
• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Confident in cost planning, estimating, and delivering strong commercial reporting.
• A team player who enjoys collaborating and mentoring others.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Relevant professional qualifications (Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent).

Why Join GDB

• Excellent rates of pay, subject to experience.
• A key role in a growing company with a strong pipeline of Utilities work.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your contribution matters.
• Opportunities to progress your career.