Quantity Surveyor — Construction Cost Control & Tendering

Thorn Baker Construction; Painswick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Agile working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Aviva pension

Life assurance 4x salary

Office in Gloucester

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join our Gloucester/Reading teams on a permanent basis. You will manage project costs from start to finish, ensuring budgets are met and value is delivered through strong commercial control.

Key duties include procurement, subcontractor management, monthly valuations, variations, and final accounts, with regular site visits and travel between project locations. The role offers agile working options and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• HNC in Surveying (desirable).
• Experience in construction industry, ideally with a specialist subcontractor.
• Excellent IT, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong numerical ability and cost awareness.
• Ability to assess, interpret and analyse commercial information.
• Proactive, deadline-driven and good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting monthly valuations.
• Producing and maintaining cash flow forecasts.
• Negotiating variations and agreeing final accounts.
• Preparing and issuing tender packages for subcontractor work.
• Reviewing, analysing and negotiating subcontractor tender returns.
• Producing detailed tender analysis for subcontract packages.
• Preparing and administering subcontract orders and variations.
• Managing subcontractor payments, variations and final accounts.
• Completing monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Monitoring project budgets and maintaining cost control.
• Attending site visits and project meetings as required.
• Working with the project team to achieve commercial targets.

Job description

Thorn Baker Construction seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join our Gloucester/Reading teams on a permanent basis. You will manage project costs from start to finish, ensuring budgets are met and value is delivered through strong commercial control.

Key duties include procurement, subcontractor management, monthly valuations, variations, and final accounts, with regular site visits and travel between project locations. The role offers agile working options and a competitive benefits package.