Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering

Smiths; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run construction firm in Gloucester is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage financial and contractual aspects of projects. The ideal candidate will ensure cost control and profitability while maintaining strong client relationships. Offering a supportive work environment with progression opportunities and benefits including life assurance and discounts on services.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site parking

Annual salary review

Employee discount on Skip Hire

Mental health support access

Qualifications

• Experience in managing financial and contractual aspects of construction projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Oversee full commercial lifecycle of groundworks projects.
• Produce and update cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Client relationship management

Cost control

Risk management

Contract compliance

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

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Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering, Gloucester

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Client:

Smiths

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Who are we?

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.

What we are looking for?

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the financial and contractual aspects of projects that you work on. You will ensure strong cost control, drive profitability, mitigate risk, and maintain and develop excellent client relationships working across multiple ongoing contracts.

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Work closely with Project Managers, site teams, estimators and all other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.
• Understand and comply with the prevailing contract(s).
• Attend internal and external meetings associated with projects.
• Oversee the full commercial lifecycle of groundworks projects from tender to final account.
• Undertake regular site visits.
• Prepare and submit accurate periodic valuations.
• Liaise with client teams to ensure that payments are received on time.
• Produce and update accurate cash flow forecasts.
• Manage and agree change management on projects, including the identification or variations / compensation events, preparing quotations and estimates in accordance with prevailing contract conditions.

What can we offer you?

• Be part of a family run business
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Annual Salary Review
• Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)
• Progression opportunities
• 24 hour unlimited access to mental health support

What are our core values?

If these values align with yours you are in the right place!

Honesty - We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.

Family values - We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.

Hardworking - We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.

Reliability - We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.

Environmental sustainability - We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.