Quantity Surveyor

Jark Plc; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jark Plc is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor in the Bristol area to own commercial work streams and drive profitability. You will manage valuations, variations, and payments, while leading reporting, forecasting, and CVRs across live packages.

The role emphasizes client and stakeholder relations, cost control, and continuous improvement of commercial processes to deliver tangible business gains.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in structural steelwork or main contracting.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build working relationships with clients and operational teams.
• A proactive mindset focused on driving commercial efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage valuations, variations, and applications for payment across live packages.
• Lead commercial reporting, financial forecasting, and CVRs.
• Support procurement activities, tendering, and subcontractor account management.
• Maintain rigorous cost control and ensure precision across all commercial processes.
• Represent the business with key clients and external project stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Client relationship building

Proactive mindset

Job description

My client in the Bristol area require an experienced Quantity Surveyor.

Role Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take full ownership of commercial work streams shaping financial accuracy, driving profitability, and championing continual operational improvements.

This hands-on, people-focused role is ideal for a professional looking to see the tangible impact of their commercial expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage valuations, variations, and applications for payment across live packages.
• Lead commercial reporting, financial forecasting, and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Support procurement activities, tendering, and subcontractor account management.
• Maintain rigorous cost control and ensure precision across all commercial processes.
• Confidently represent the business with key clients and external project stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within structural steelwork or main contracting.
• Strong commercial awareness and sharp analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build working relationships with clients and operational teams.
• A proactive mindset focused on driving commercial efficiency.

Your Career Path (First 12 Months)

1. 1 Month: Dive into active projects, visit sites, analyze project data, and understand the workflow from fabrication through to installation.
2. 3 Months: Lead your own commercial workstreams, facilitate client meetings, and build strong internal credibility.
3. 6 Months: Independently manage the commercial lifecycle of major work packages and implement process enhancements.
4. 12 Months: Serve as a key commercial lead, directly influencing financial strategy and supporting business growth.

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Work Location: In person