Quantity Surveyor

PPM Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Excellent career progression

Supportive working environment

Varied and interesting project портфол

Career progression

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for Bath, Somerset. You will manage commercial delivery across projects from £500k to £5m, liaising with clients, consultants and site teams to ensure value and profitability.

The role requires strong negotiation, cost control, and contractual knowledge, with exposure to live/occupied environments. A commercially minded QS with a relevant qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience on projects valued £500k–£10m.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience across refurbishment, fit-out, healthcare or education projects.
• Experience working within live or occupied environments is advantageous.
• Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of multiple building projects.
• Lead subcontractor procurement and commercial management.
• Prepare valuations, applications, forecasts and CVRs.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Manage variations, claims and commercial risks.
• Negotiate subcontractor and client accounts.
• Lead final account preparation and settlement.
• Identify cost-saving and value engineering opportunities.
• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams.
• Provide guidance and support to junior commercial staff.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Budgeting and cost control

Subcontractor management

Client communication

Education

RICS qualified or working towards

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bath, Somerset

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established Building team delivering a varied portfolio of projects across Bath, Somerset and the surrounding areas.

You will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects typically ranging from £500k to £5m, covering sectors including healthcare, education, refurbishment, fit-out and occupied buildings.

This is an ideal role for a commercially focused QS who enjoys working closely with operational teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors and wants genuine responsibility from procurement through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of multiple building projects
• Lead subcontractor procurement and commercial management
• Prepare valuations, applications, forecasts and CVRs
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance
• Manage variations, claims and commercial risks
• Negotiate subcontractor and client accounts
• Lead final account preparation and settlement
• Identify cost-saving and value engineering opportunities
• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams
• Provide guidance and support to junior commercial staff

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Background within main contracting or building
• Experience managing projects valued between £500k and £10m
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Experience across refurbishment, fit-out, healthcare or education projects
• Experience working within live or occupied environments is advantageous
• Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills
• RICS qualified or working towards qualification is desirable

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Excellent career progression
• Supportive working environment
• Varied and interesting project portfolio