Quantity Surveyor

  • Enable Resourcing
  • Taunton, Somerset
  • 29/04/2026
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineer Project Manager Management

Job Description

We are recruiting for multiple Quantity Surveyor positions with established specialist subcontractors delivering groundworks reinforced concrete structures and heavy civils packages across the South West and surrounding regions. All roles are subcontractor side operating in live site based construction environments and supporting long term pipelines of secured work.

These opportunities sit within businesses delivering civil engineering RC and structural packages as well as specialist infrastructure works within regulated and technically complex environments.

Role Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for the commercial management of subcontractor packages from site mobilisation or pre construction through to final account. The roles are hands on and site facing working closely with project managers engineers and delivery teams to ensure strong cost control and commercial performance.

Depending on the role you may be supporting groundworks and civils packages ranging from approximately three million to twenty five million pounds or working on larger reinforced concrete structures and heavy civils packages delivered as specialist subcontractor scopes on complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Commercial management of groundworks reinforced concrete structures or heavy civils packages.
  • Preparing and managing cost forecasts valuations CVRs and cash flow.
  • Procurement and commercial administration of subcontractor and supplier packages.
  • Managing variations compensation events change control and final accounts.
  • Preparing and submitting applications for payment.
  • Working under NEC and JCT forms of contract.
  • Supporting site teams with commercial reporting risk management and cost control.

About You

These roles are well suited to a Quantity Surveyor with subcontractor side experience within groundworks reinforced concrete structures or civils who is comfortable working in site based environments and managing packages independently. Experience operating under NEC and or JCT contracts is beneficial alongside a practical delivery focused approach.

What s on Offer

  • Salary ranging from £50,000 - £80,000 depending on the role and your experience.
  • Digs provided for site based work, if required.
  • Vehicle allowance depending on the role.
  • Flexible or hybrid working arrangements depending on project requirements.
  • Long-term pipeline of work across multiple sectors.
  • Supportive management and a delivery focused subcontractor environment.

If you d like to learn more about the role, get in touch with Coral Ruddock for a discussion on the contact details provided.