Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction business delivering refurbishments, fit-outs and general building projects across the South West.

In this role you will take ownership of the commercial aspects of multiple projects, manage budgets and cash flow, prepare valuations and final accounts, and ensure contracts and subcontractor payments are processed efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction projects.
• Experience with main contractor projects (refurbishment/fit-out/general building).
• Strong commercial and financial management skills.
• Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and accounts.
• Prepare and assess variations, change orders and compensation events.
• Monitor expenditure and identify commercial risks.
• Produce cost reports and financial updates.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Support tendering, estimating and procurement activities.
• Ensure contractual obligations and commercial docs are maintained.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial awareness

Subcontractor management

Valuations & final accounts

Contract knowledge (JCT/NEC)

Communication & negotiation

Multi-project management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity with a growing construction business? Do you have a strong commercial background and experience managing costs across refurbishment, fit-out and general building projects?

We are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join an established construction contractor delivering projects across a variety of sectors throughout the South West.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team, take ownership of project finances and play a key role in delivering projects successfully from inception through to final account.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of multiple construction projects, ensuring effective cost control, accurate financial reporting and strong commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project costs, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Preparing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and accounts.
• Preparing and assessing variations, change orders and compensation events where applicable.
• Monitoring project expenditure and identifying potential commercial risks.
• Producing regular cost reports and financial updates.
• Working closely with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Supporting tendering, estimating and procurement activities.
• Ensuring contractual obligations are met and commercial documentation is maintained.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Experience with a main contractor, particularly across refurbishment, fit-out or general building works.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, including JCT and/or NEC.
• Experience managing subcontractors, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines.
• A proactive approach, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is desirable.

The Opportunity

You will be joining a forward-thinking construction business delivering a diverse range of projects across commercial, education, hospitality, industrial, public sector and residential environments.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of their commercial responsibilities, work alongside an experienced delivery team and contribute to the continued growth of the business.