Quantity Surveyor – High-End Residential

Energy Jobline CVL; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Twenty Two is seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to oversee budgets, procurement and final accounts for high-end projects across Bath and the surrounding region. You will collaborate with Directors, Site Managers, clients, subcontractors and suppliers to protect margins and ensure smooth project delivery.

The role focuses on cost management from tender through to final account, with emphasis on strong procurement, negotiation and client-facing communication within a growing

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor in construction, refurbishment or fit-out.
• Track record of managing projects commercially from pre-construction through to final account.
• Strong understanding of procurement, subcontractor management, valuations and variations.
• Good working knowledge of JCT contracts and construction contract administration.
• Confident preparing budgets, forecasts, CVRs and commercial reports.
• Strong negotiation, numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication with clients, subcontractors and site teams.
• Experience within high-end residential, heritage, refurbishment or design-led construction is advantageous.
• A practical, hands-on approach suited to a growing SME environment.

Responsibilities

• Commercial & Cost Management: Preparing project budgets, cost plans and forecasts, monitoring costs throughout the project lifecycle, producing commercial reports and CVRs, and managing cash flow, valuations and applications for payment.
• Procurement & Subcontractor Management: Managing the procurement of subcontractors, materials and suppliers, preparing tender enquiries, negotiating competitive subcontract packages, and maintaining strong supplier relationships built on clear commercial understanding.
• Contracts, Variations & Final Accounts: Reviewing contract documentation, pricing and managing variations, maintaining accurate records to support valuations and claims, and negotiating final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Project & Client Collaboration: Working closely with Site Managers to understand progress and commercial implications, attending site and client meetings, and providing clear, accurate commercial advice to Directors and the wider team.
• Provide clear commercial advice to Directors and wider team.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

Procurement management

Valuations & variations

Budgeting & cost control

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

JCT contracts knowledge

Client management

Heritage experience

SME environment

Job description

Build Twenty Two is seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to oversee budgets, procurement and final accounts for high-end projects across Bath and the surrounding region. You will collaborate with Directors, Site Managers, clients, subcontractors and suppliers to protect margins and ensure smooth project delivery.

The role focuses on cost management from tender through to final account, with emphasis on strong procurement, negotiation and client-facing communication within a growing