Job Description
Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor - Waste Water Capital Delivery
Cardiff 45,000 - 55,000 + Package Permanent NEC Contracts Utilities Infrastructure
Are you a Quantity Surveyor or Project QS looking to build your career on a long-term infrastructure framework? We are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor/Project Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a well-established infrastructure contractor delivering a Waste Water Capital Delivery framework across South Wales. Based in Cardiff, this role offers stability, long-term secured work and the opportunity to develop within a high-performing commercial team.
The Opportunity
As a Quantity Surveyor / Project QS, you will:
- Report into a Managing QS and Senior QS
- Manage your own packages or smaller schemes within the framework
- Support the commercial delivery of waste water capital projects
- Gain strong exposure to NEC contracts (Options A & C)
- Develop toward Senior QS level
Projects typically include treatment works upgrades, network improvements and associated civil engineering schemes delivered within a collaborative framework environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Subcontract procurement and administration
- Management of Compensation Events under NEC
- Cost value reconciliation (CVR) and forecasting
- Change control and risk management
- Valuations, variations and final accounts
- Supporting senior commercial staff with reporting and client liaison
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to strengthen their NEC knowledge and gain broader commercial responsibility.
What We're Looking For
- Experience as a QS or Project QS within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure
- Working knowledge of NEC contracts
- Strong subcontract management skills
- Experience managing variations and cost reporting
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar (preferred)
- Ambition to progress to Senior QS
- Framework or utilities experience is advantageous but not essential.
Why Apply?
- Long-term secured framework work
- Clear progression route to Senior QS
- Exposure to major utility infrastructure projects
- Stable regional role in Cardiff
The Quantity Surveyor will also be offered a competitive salary & package that includes:
- Starting salary of 45,000 to 55,000
- Company car or 5,000 car allowance
- 25 days leave + bank holidays
- Matched pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Discretionary bonus
This is a strong opportunity for a commercially minded QS looking to build a long-term career in the water and utilities sector.
If you are a Quantity Surveyor in Cardiff or South Wales seeking progression, NEC exposure and long-term project security, apply today for a confidential discussion.
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