Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Recruitment; Gloucester, Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Life assurance - 4x annual salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Agile working

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a permanent, full-time role based in Gloucester. The candidate will manage costs, procurement, subcontractor management, and final accounts to maximise value and profitability while upholding quality standards.

Responsibilities include monthly valuations, cashflow forecasting, tender analysis, and cost control across various projects with regular site visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry, ideally with a specialist subcontractor.
• Excellent IT, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong numerical ability and commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs.
• Proactive, organized and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting monthly valuations.
• Producing and maintaining cash flow forecasts.
• Negotiating variations and agreeing final accounts.
• Preparing and issuing tender packages for subcontractor work packages.
• Reviewing, analysing and negotiating subcontractor tender returns.
• Producing detailed tender analysis for subcontract packages.
• Preparing and administering subcontract orders and variations.
• Managing subcontractor payments, variations and final accounts.
• Completing monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Monitoring project budgets and maintaining effective cost control.
• Attending site visits and project meetings as required.
• Working closely with the wider project team to ensure commercial targets are achieved.

Skills

Valuation

Cost control

Budget mgmt

Subcontractor management

Contract administration

Negotiation

IT proficiency

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

HNC in Surveying/Construction (desirable)

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in managing the costs and commercial aspects of a variety of projects.

You will be responsible for overseeing project costs from start to finish, ensuring projects are delivered within budget while maximising profitability and value for money without compromising on quality or standards.

The role will involve procurement, subcontractor management, contract administration, monthly valuations and payments, as well as negotiating and agreeing final accounts.

Salary negotiable, dependent on experience.

Permanent, full-time position.

Office based in Gloucester.

Various project locations, with regular site visits required.

Travel allowance provided.

Agile working available, depending on location.

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Life assurance - 4 x annual salary.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing and submitting monthly valuations.

Producing and maintaining cash flow forecasts.

Negotiating variations and agreeing final accounts.

Preparing and issuing tender packages for subcontractor work packages.

Reviewing, analysing and negotiating subcontractor tender returns.

Producing detailed tender analysis for subcontract packages.

Preparing and administering subcontract orders and variations.

Managing subcontractor payments, variations and final accounts.

Completing monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).

Monitoring project budgets and maintaining effective cost control.

Attending site visits and project meetings as required.

Working closely with the wider project team to ensure commercial targets are achieved.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

HNC in Surveying, Construction or an equivalent qualification (desirable).

Previous experience working within the construction industry, ideally with a specialist subcontractor.

Excellent IT, analytical and communication skills.

Strong mathematical and numerical ability.

The ability to assess, interpret and analyse commercial information.

Good business awareness and strong commercial acumen.

Experience in budget management and cost control.

A proactive approach with plenty of enthusiasm.

The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.

A methodical and organised approach, with excellent attention to detail.