Quantity Surveyor

Location: South West England

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

An established and growing main contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the commercial, education, healthcare, public sector and industrial sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a healthy pipeline of secured work and genuine opportunities for career progression.

You'll play a key role in the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with operational teams to ensure schemes are delivered profitably and successfully.

As Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial performance of multiple construction projects.

• Preparing cost plans, budgets and forecasts.

• Procuring and managing subcontractor packages.

• Preparing subcontract documentation and valuations.

• Managing variations, change control and contractual matters.

• Producing accurate cost reports and monthly CVRs.

• Negotiating final accounts with clients and subcontractors.

• Working closely with Project Managers and Site Teams to maximise project profitability.

• Identifying commercial risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.

You'll work across a varied portfolio of projects including:

• Commercial developments

• Education facilities

• Healthcare projects

• Industrial buildings

• Public sector schemes

• Refurbishment and new build projects

Typical project values range from £2 million to £25 million.

To be considered, you'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor.

• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts.

• Experience managing projects from procurement through to final account.

• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems.

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred).

• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Salary of £50,000 - £70,000, depending on experience.

• Company car or car allowance.

• Annual bonus.

• Pension scheme.

• Private healthcare.

• Life assurance.

• Generous holiday allowance.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Clear career progression within a successful and growing contractor.

If you're an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to join a business that values its people, delivers exciting projects and offers genuine long-term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.