Quantity Surveyor in Bath, Somerset

Energy Jobline CVL; Bath; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a busy Building team in Bath, Somerset. You will assume commercial leadership on a range of projects from £500k to £5m, coordinating among clients, consultants and site teams.

You will manage valuations, budgets, variations and final accounts, while driving cost-saving opportunities and value engineering in live environments. The role offers a competitive salary, car/car allowance, pension and clear career progression

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with main contracting or building background.
• Experience managing projects valued between £500k and £10m.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of multiple building projects.
• Lead subcontractor procurement and commercial management.
• Prepare valuations, applications, forecasts and CVRs.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Manage variations, claims and commercial risks.
• Negotiate subcontractor and client accounts.
• Lead final account preparation and settlement.
• Identify cost-saving and value engineering opportunities.
• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams.
• Provide guidance and support to junior commercial staff.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Contract administration

Education

RICS qualification

BSc Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Excel

CostX

Primavera

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bath, Somerset
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established Building team delivering a varied portfolio of projects across Bath, Somerset and the surrounding areas.

You will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects typically ranging from £500k to £5m, covering sectors including healthcare, education, refurbishment, fit-out and occupied buildings.

This is an ideal role for a commercially focused QS who enjoys working closely with operational teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors and wants genuine responsibility from procurement through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of multiple building projects
• Lead subcontractor procurement and commercial management
• Prepare valuations, applications, forecasts and CVRs
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance
• Manage variations, claims and commercial risks
• Negotiate subcontractor and client accounts
• Lead final account preparation and settlement
• Identify cost-saving and value engineering opportunities
• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams
• Provide guidance and support to junior commercial staff

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Background within main contracting or building
• Experience managing projects valued between £500k and £10m
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Experience across refurbishment, fit-out, healthcare or education projects
• Experience working within live or occupied environments is advantageous
• Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills
• RICS qualified or working towards qualification is desirable

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Excellent career progression
• Supportive working environment
• Varied and interesting project portfolio