Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a skilled Quantity Surveyor with expertise in groundworks and civil engineering for a permanent role in the South West UK. The position involves managing the finances of multiple residential groundworks packages and requires strong commercial awareness, negotiation, and analytical skills. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and be comfortable working across several live sites.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial awareness with groundworks understanding.
• Proficient in negotiation, communication, and analysis.
• Full UK driving licence required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial management of groundworks packages.
• Prepare payment applications and monitor project costs.
• Procure and manage sub-contract packages.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office

QS software (e.g., Causeway)

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (Groundworks)

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

Location: Swindon, Chippenham, Bath and Bristol area

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity:

We're looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a solid background in groundworks and civil engineering to join our commercial team. You'll play a key role in managing the financial aspects of multiple residential groundwork packages across the South West. This role suits someone hands-on, commercially astute, and comfortable working at pace across several live sites.

Key Responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor:

• Oversee the commercial management of multiple groundworks packages for residential developments
• Prepare and submit payment applications, valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Monitor project progress and costs, ensuring targets and margins are met
• Procure and manage sub-contract packages
• Produce bills of quantities, cost plans, and schedules of work
• Complete monthly CVRs and financial forecasting
• Handle change control, risk management, and contractual compliance
• Work closely with site teams, engineers, clients, and stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to NEC or JCT contract terms and company procedures

Requirements of the Quantity Surveyor:

• Strong commercial awareness and solid understanding of groundworks
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and QS software (e.g., Excel, Causeway or similar)
• Full UK driving licence (travel to sites and regional offices required)

Desirable:

• Self-motivated and proactive with a problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider commercial team
• Comfortable managing both internal and client-facing responsibilities
• HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying (preferred, not essential)

Apply Now!

If this Quantity Surveyor role is of interest please click apply to send your CV, or if you have any questions contact Kirk at Thorn Baker, Bristol.