Quantity Surveyor

Company: Trant Engineering Limited
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Location: Portsmouth
Job Description:

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Southampton

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.Energy & Infrastructure Projects | NEC4 | Site-Based

Build something that matters.

Our Energy Division at Trant Engineering Ltd is growing and were looking for a Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS who knows their way around NEC4 contracts and thrives on complex civil engineering projects.

Youll be joining a business with real momentum, working on a major infrastructure scheme involving RC structures, roads, drainage, steel frame and cladding.

What youll be doing

This is a hands-on, site-based role where youll take ownership of key commercial activities:

  • Managing valuations & CVRs
  • Remeasuring works and tracking installed quantities
  • Handling change control and variations
  • Procuring and managing subcontractors
  • Overseeing subcontractor payments
  • Producing monthly commercial reports
  • Forecasting cash flow and managing risk
  • Supporting dispute resolution
  • Driving projects through to final account

What were looking for

  • Experience as a QS or Senior QS in civil engineering / infrastructure
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts
  • HNC / HND / Degree (or equivalent experience)
  • CSCS card
  • Commercially sharp, detail-focused, and proactive

Why join Trant? xwzovoh

Were not just another contractor were a multi-disciplinary engineering business delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK and beyond.

  • Growing business with a strong project pipeline
  • Real opportunities for career progression
  • Professional development fully supported

What youll get

  • Competitive salary
  • Company car / allowance
  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
  • Pension scheme
  • Paid professional qualification
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme

Ready to step up?

If youre a QS ready for your next challenge or a Senior QS looking for a strong pipeline of meaningful work we want to hear from you.

Posted: April 4th, 2026