Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Construction; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development and training

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its commercial team on projects across the Midlands and South West. You will own the commercial management of allocated construction schemes, ensuring budgets, programmes and commercial targets are met.

You will collaborate with clients, subcontractors and the project team to deliver strong commercial control, value engineering opportunities and robust final accounts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain relationships.
• Good understanding of cost reporting, forecasting and financial control.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of allocated construction projects.
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Prepare and maintain accurate CVRs, cost reports and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Procure and manage subcontractor packages, ensuring robust orders are placed in a timely manner.
• Review subcontractor applications, payments and final accounts.
• Monitor project expenditure and identify potential commercial risks and opportunities.
• Carry out regular measurement and valuation of works completed.
• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure projects remain commercially controlled.

Skills

Cost control

Contract management

Subcontractor management

Negotiation

Communication

IT skills

Education

BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Proven commercial/project management systems

Job description

Location: South West / Midlands
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity with an established and forward-thinking construction contractor?

We are working with a highly respected regional construction business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the South West and Midlands. With a diverse portfolio spanning sectors including education, healthcare, residential, commercial and leisure, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an ambitious and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who wants to take ownership of projects, develop their commercial expertise and work within a collaborative, people-focused environment.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of allocated construction projects, ensuring they are delivered successfully in line with agreed budgets, programmes and commercial objectives.

You will work closely with the project delivery team, clients, subcontractors and suppliers, providing strong commercial control throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the commercial management of allocated construction projects.

Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.

Prepare and maintain accurate CVRs, cost reports and cost-to-complete forecasts.

Procure and manage subcontractor packages, ensuring robust orders are placed in a timely manner.

Review subcontractor applications, payments and final accounts.

Manage valuations, variations, compensation events and contractual correspondence.

Monitor project expenditure and identify potential commercial risks and opportunities.

Carry out regular measurement and valuation of works completed.

Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure projects remain commercially controlled.

Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to maintain strong working relationships.

Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings.

Assist with pre-construction and tender activities where required.

Ensure contractual and commercial procedures are followed throughout the project.

Support the successful completion and agreement of final accounts.

Contribute to continuous improvement of commercial processes and best practice.

About You

We’re looking for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor with experience working within the construction industry.

You will ideally have:

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.

Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management.

Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain relationships.

Good understanding of cost reporting, forecasting and financial control.

Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.

The ability to work collaboratively with site and commercial teams.

A proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Good IT skills and experience using relevant commercial/project management systems.

Relevant qualifications such as BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline are desirable. RICS/CIOB membership or working towards professional accreditation would also be advantageous.

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a business that genuinely values its people, with a strong focus on professional development, collaboration and long-term career progression.

The company has a strong regional presence and a diverse project portfolio, providing the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging construction schemes while developing your commercial career.

Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with service.

Health and wellbeing support.

Professional development and membership support.

Opportunities for career progression.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Additional employee benefits.