Quantity Surveyor

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Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bristol
Salary: £60,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent

An established and growing mid-sized construction company is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team based in Bristol.

Specialising in fit-out and refurbishment projects across the commercial, education, healthcare, and public sectors, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects and maintaining long-term client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working on a varied portfolio of projects in a collaborative environment.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring costs are effectively managed while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing project costs from tender stage through to completion.
• Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Procuring and managing subcontractor packages.
• Producing cost reports and forecasts.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Negotiating with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Supporting project delivery teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget while maintaining profitability.

About You

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Strong background in fit-out and refurbishment projects is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a respected and growing regional contractor
• Varied and interesting project portfolio
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career progression and professional development opportunities

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to join a successful contractor with a strong pipeline of refurbishment and fit-out projects across the South West, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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