Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Recruitment; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Commercial Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This role involves managing subcontractor procurement and ensuring project profitability for high-end residential projects. The ideal candidate should have strong commercial awareness and quantity surveying experience. A full UK driving licence is required. This position offers a competitive salary and beneficial career development opportunities.

Benefits

Travel & site allowances

Career development opportunities

Supportive team-focused culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally in refurbishment/high-end residential projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of joinery, cabinet making, doors, and installations.
• Ability to manage budgets and contracts confidently.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering, and order placement within budget.
• Prepare valuations, applications, and accurate cost reporting.
• Liaise with contractors, architects, designers, and clients.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

RICS accreditation or HNC/Degree in Construction

Tools

AutoCAD

Estimating software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Commercial Quantity Surveyor

Location: Hampshire (Travel as required)

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 (DOE)
• Travel & site allowances
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive and team-focused culture

About the Role

We\'re looking for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial Department and play a key role in delivering high-end, prestigious projects across the UK and Europe.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work strategically and efficiently within a supportive team, ensuring profitability, cost control, and accurate project reporting. From subcontractor procurement to final accounts, you\'ll take ownership of key commercial functions that keep projects on track and successful.

Responsibilities

• Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and order placement within budget.
• Preparing valuations, applications and accurate cost reporting.
• Overseeing subcontract orders, ensuring smooth handover to site/project teams.
• Liaising confidently with contractors, architects, designers and clients.
• Attending site visits and meetings (pre-start, design and final account stages).
• Ensuring retention, applications, and payments are always tracked and up to date.
• Identifying opportunities for design alternatives, cost savings, and value engineering.
• Supporting multiple projects simultaneously with strong organisation and efficiency.

What We\'re Looking For

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor (ideally in refurbishment / high-end residential projects).
• Strong technical knowledge of joinery, cabinet making, doors, windows and installations.
• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and contracts confidently.
• Strong communication skills, able to build rapport with clients and subcontractors.
• Organised, proactive and detail-driven, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable but not essential

• RICS accreditation or HNC/Degree in Construction.
• AutoCAD / estimating software experience.
• Knowledge of lean management or antique restoration.

You\'ll be joining a collaborative and committed team where your input will be valued and your career can progress.

Apply

If this role sounds of interest, click apply to send your CV or if you have any questions contact Kirk at Thorn Baker, Bristol 07442 709 347.