Quantity Surveyor

Role Purpose

As a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor you are expected to provide commercial support to the Delivery Teams. This will include working with a wide variety of different contract types, mainly consisting of NEC4. The role would need to manage tight deadlines to meet both internal and external reporting periods.

The Role

Location and Working Pattern

• Based at HQ in Midsomer Norton, with options to work at regional offices such as Swansea
• Shared office space in Reading and Falmer
• Hybrid model: 3 days in the office, 2 days at home with some flexible working
• Expected to travel to Client sites and meetings as required
• Contracted to 40hrs per week Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and finalise awarded contracts to secure a commercially advantageous position for the business
• Responsible for the accurate and on time compilation of reporting to meet strict monthly deadlines
• Manage invoicing for your project portfolio, ensuring applications reflect on-site progress and contractual entitlements, while maintaining a positive cost position
• Oversee and enforce the change control process, working closely with Delivery Teams to ensure variations are captured, valued, and approved
• Lead the agreement of project final accounts by engaging proactively with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Monitor project expenditure with Delivery Teams, reviewing budgets and cost forecasts to ensure value for money for both the business and its customers
• Set up client contracts and subcontract agreements promptly to ensure all stakeholders have timely access to key commercial information
• Support procurement activities, including tender evaluations, subcontractor negotiations, and recommendations for award
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures and governance, and relevant legislation
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial processes and reporting tools
• Ensure that health, safety, and sustainability considerations are reflected in commercial decisions

About Bridges

At Bridges we are more than Engineers. As a Team we shape and support engineering and construction for our Clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, plus supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor Clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

Due to the current team requirements, we are currently looking for someone with a solid range of experience and would be joining us at a qualified or near qualified level.

Required

• Experience in QS environment with use of the NEC4 suite of contracts
• Confident in reading and understanding project scope documents & drawings
• Competency of MS Excel to advanced level
• Full UK driving license & own transport

Desirable

• MEICA, Mechanical and/or electrical background
• Water industry experience
• RICS (or equivalent)

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

About Working at Bridges

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.

We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we'll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in 'team bridges' and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.