Quantity Surveyor (Bristol/Gloucester)

Uniting People; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for the Bristol/Gloucester area. The role involves financial oversight, commercial management of projects, and relationship building with clients and sub-contractors. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience in civil engineering and extensive knowledge of commercial contracts. Strong skills in financial management, communication, and problem-solving are essential. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years relevant experience within same role, or similar within the civil engineering sector.
• Self-driven, results-oriented, with a can do attitude without compromising safety and/or compliance.
• Knowledge of Commercial Contracts.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains relationships with Senior Commercial/Operations Managers.
• Assists with financial matters related to specific contracts.
• Produces reports and applications for payment within deadlines.
• Manages sub-contractor approvals and payments.
• Completes regular cost/value reconciliations (CVRs) and reports on profitability.
• Advises on legal issues arising during the project.

Skills

Microsoft Office software

Financial management

Problem-Solving Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSEs Grade 9-4 or equivalent

Job description

About the job Quantity Surveyor (Bristol/Gloucester)

Quantity Surveyor

Bristol/Gloucester area

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Commercial Team; helping to drive efficiencies; managing costs and regional performance for our clients. This role will see you take control of all financial aspects of the project, overseeing all commercial & contractual matters. You will deliver desired margin return utilising high standards of commercial acumen. Whilst identifying, recording and tracking, both risks and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates and maintains excellent relationships with Senior Commercial/Operations Managers.
• Assists Contract Managers and Senior Management to operate, maintain and report on financial matters relating to specific contracts.
• Develop and build strong working relationships with National Grid.
• Produce reports and applications for payment, submitted within set deadlines.
• Manages sub-contractor approvals, allocates work to sub-contractors, produces sub-contractor payments, reports, and maintains accurate records.
• Commercial management of projects, including cash flow forecasting and monitoring progress.
• Completes regular cost / value reconciliations (CVRs), analysing outcomes, effectively tracking variations and reporting on profitability.
• Attend weekly/monthly management meetings with clients.
• Deals with payment discrepancies and outstanding balances on review of Statement of Accounts.
• Offers alternative solutions and value engineering.
• Advise on legal issues arising during the project.

Key Requirements:

• A comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• GCSEs Grade 9-4 or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience within same role, or similar within the civil engineering sector.
• Self-driven, results-oriented, with a can do attitude without compromising safety and/or compliance.
• Knowledge of Commercial Contracts.
• Strong numerical and financial management skills.
• Problem-Solving Skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication Skills.
• Confident, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with managers at all levels within a business.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.