Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Knowle; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of high-end residential projects from pre-construction to completion. You will work closely with clients, consultants and subcontractors to control budgets, forecast costs, prepare valuations and final accounts, and ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards.

Experience in luxury residential developments and strong negotiation and communication skills are

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end residential construction is essential.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills are required.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and supply chain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial performance of projects.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts and cost plans.
• Produce valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement and accounts.
• Prepare, manage and agree variations.
• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks.
• Assist with tendering and procurement activities.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Produce regular commercial reports.
• Work closely with Project and Site Management teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget and to the required quality standards.

Skills

Budget management

Subcontractor management

Contract knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - High-End Residential Construction

Location: Bristol / South West
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to work on exceptional, high-specification homes and unique construction projects?

We're working with an established and highly regarded chartered building company specialising in the delivery of bespoke, high-end residential projects. With a strong reputation for quality and craftsmanship, they're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working on complex, high-value projects where attention to detail, commercial awareness and quality are genuinely valued.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of projects from pre-construction through to completion, working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and the wider project team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the commercial and financial performance of projects
• Preparing and managing project budgets, forecasts and cost plans
• Producing and reviewing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
• Managing subcontractor procurement and accounts
• Preparing, managing and agreeing variations
• Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial risks
• Assisting with tendering and procurement activities
• Negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers
• Producing regular commercial reports
• Working closely with the Project and Site Management teams
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and to the required quality standards

About You

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor who has experience within construction, ideally with a background in high-end residential, bespoke homes, luxury developments or high-specification building projects.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction
• Strong commercial and financial management skills
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain relationships
• Good knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and valuations
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
• A commercially minded and proactive approach
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction-related qualifications are desirable

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where quality, craftsmanship and pride in the finished project are at the heart of what they do.

You'll have the opportunity to work on unique, high-specification homes and buildings, alongside an experienced team, with genuine responsibility for the commercial delivery of projects.

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge within high-end residential construction, we'd love to hear from you.