Project Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor

Willmott Dixon; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Project Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor to join their Wales & West division. The ideal candidate will manage commercial elements of mid to large-scale construction projects, ensuring effective cost control and compliance with contractual requirements. Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment are essential. This is a great opportunity to join a successful team focused on impactful projects.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of contractual requirements and compliance.
• Experience managing costs and procurement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial elements of projects from preconstruction to delivery.
• Control costs, manage risks and prevent scope creep.
• Prepare and conduct Cost/Value reporting and forecasting.

Skills

Strong contractual knowledge

Cost control skills

Strong reporting skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Effective communication

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Procurement management

Contract cost reporting

Client invoicing

Education

Degree in Construction or related field

Membership or working towards MCIOB or RICS

Tools

Bluebeam

Conquest

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit a Project Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor to join our highly regarded Wales & West division, working on mid to large-scale commercial construction projects in Bristol and the surrounding region. As the successful candidate, you will contribute to the commercial delivery across various projects from feasibility to completion. You will need strong contractual knowledge to provide commercial control of work packages throughout the project lifecycle whilst reporting accurately. At Willmott Dixon, we value our supply chain partners as part of our extended team. To succeed in this role, you must be an effective communicator, relationship-builder, and adaptable team player, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Self-sufficient in managing commercial elements of projects from preconstruction through to delivery
• Ability to control costs, prevent scope creep, and manage risk across all packages
• Strong understanding of contractual requirements and compliance.
• Experience with CIS, client invoicing, contract cost reporting, procurement, and supply chain management
• Strong reporting skills, including Cost/Value reporting, cost-to-complete analysis and external financial forecasting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Bluebeam (or similar measurement tools)
• Conquest experience (desirable but not essential)
• Proven procurement and subcontractor management experience

Desirable Criteria

• Degree in Construction or a related field
• Membership or working towards MCIOB or RICS

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing team, working on exciting and impactful projects within Bristol and the surrounding region!

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.