Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Construction; Little Driffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Collaborative team environment

Varied and interesting projects

Innovative company

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction are seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team in East Yorkshire. You will support a portfolio of modular construction and offsite projects, contributing to pre-construction and commercial functions within a collaborative environment.

You will review contracts, identify risks, assist tender submissions, and help ensure projects are commercially successful from the outset. Strong communication and multitasking across tenders are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial role.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, including JCT, NEC, and bespoke forms.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience within modular construction, offsite manufacturing, or the wider construction industry would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret client contracts, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Identify commercial risks and contractual obligations.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to pre-construction, design, and project teams.
• Support the negotiation of contract terms and conditions.
• Assist with developing procurement and subcontract strategies.
• Help prepare payment terms and cash flow forecasts for bids and projects.
• Support complex bid reviews and scope gap analysis where required.
• Attend pre-start meetings and provide ongoing commercial support.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial processes and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tender management

Contract analysis

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

East Yorkshire | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a growing and innovative construction business?

Our client is seeking a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team, supporting a diverse portfolio of modular construction and offsite manufacturing projects. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to both pre-construction and commercial functions while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will play a key role in reviewing contracts, identifying commercial risks, supporting tender submissions, and helping to ensure projects are commercially successful from the outset.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret client contracts, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Identify commercial risks and contractual obligations.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to pre-construction, design, and project teams.
• Support the negotiation of contract terms and conditions.
• Assist with developing procurement and subcontract strategies.
• Help prepare payment terms and cash flow forecasts for bids and projects.
• Support complex bid reviews and scope gap analysis where required.
• Attend pre-start meetings and provide ongoing commercial support.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial processes and procedures.

About You

• 3-5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial role.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, including JCT, NEC, and bespoke forms.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience within modular construction, offsite manufacturing, or the wider construction industry would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to varied and interesting projects
• Opportunity to work with an expanding and innovative construction business

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