Quantity Surveyor — High-Value Projects (Bristol)

Salter Grange Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Competitive pension

BUPA Healthcare

Cycle to Work

Eyecare vouchers

25 days' annual leave

Job summary

Salter Grange Limited is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our General Works team in Bristol/Filton. You will manage commercial and contractual aspects across projects, collaborating with project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers to maximise value and ensure successful delivery.

The role requires strong procurement knowledge, cost reporting, and a sound understanding of contracts. You will work independently while contributing to a wider project team and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience working on construction projects, ideally with a main contractor.
• Knowledge of procurement and subcontract management.
• Strong cost/value reporting and forecasting understanding.
• Solid grasp of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a project team.
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects from procurement to final account.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier accounts, including procurement, valuations, payments and variations.
• Prepare cost/value reconciliations, forecasts and commercial reports.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, turnover and margin.
• Manage change, variations, claims and commercial risks.
• Support procurement strategies and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with project managers and site teams to hit commercial targets.
• Ensure contractual and commercial documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to maximise value and minimise costs.
• Support the wider commercial team and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND/ Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS/CIOB qualification (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salter Grange Limited is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our General Works team in Bristol/Filton. You will manage commercial and contractual aspects across projects, collaborating with project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers to maximise value and ensure successful delivery.

The role requires strong procurement knowledge, cost reporting, and a sound understanding of contracts. You will work independently while contributing to a wider project team and ongoing