Senior Quantity Surveyor - High-Value Projects | Bristol

Salter Grange Limited; Filton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance for eligible roles

Competitive pension

BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan

Electric vehicle scheme and Cycle to W

Eyecare vouchers

25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays

Birthday day off

Job summary

Salter Grange Limited in Bristol is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its General Works team in Filton. You will manage the commercial and contractual performance on complex projects, working with clients, subcontractors and site teams to maximise value and deliver results.

You will bring demonstrable construction-project experience, strong procurement and subcontract management knowledge, and solid cost/value reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience on construction projects, ideally main contractor.
• Procurement and subcontract management knowledge.
• Cost/value reporting and forecasting understanding.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a project team.
• Good commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects from procurement through 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 deliver commercial targets.
• Ensure contractual and commercial documentation is maintained.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Attention to detail

Cost/value reporting

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS or CIOB qualification advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salter Grange Limited in Bristol is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its General Works team in Filton. You will manage the commercial and contractual performance on complex projects, working with clients, subcontractors and site teams to maximise value and deliver results.

You will bring demonstrable construction-project experience, strong procurement and subcontract management knowledge, and solid cost/value reporting capabilities.