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Quantity Surveyor

Bridges Electrical Engineers

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Midsomer Norton, England, United Kingdom
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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

This role will be based at our HQ in Midsomer Norton, but also can be based at any of our regional offices such as Swansea. We also have shared office space in Reading and Falmer. We offer a hybrid model of 3 days in the office, 2 days at home with some flexible working. You will be expected to travel to Client sites and meetings as required.

Contracted to 40hrs per week Monday to Friday.

  • 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 governan, and relevant legislation.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial processes and reporting tools.
  • Ensuring that health, safety, and sustainability considerations are reflected in commercial decisions.

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.

Requirements

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

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR 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.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Health cash plan with Healthshield
  • Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5.5% 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

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.

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.

Come and be part of our team!

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

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