Site-Based Quantity Surveyor – Construction Budgets (Bristol)

RG Setsquare; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

RGsetsquare is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a site-based position in the Bristol area. The role involves reviewing construction plans, preparing quantities, and managing costs with subcontractors and clients.

The candidate should have a degree related to quantity surveying or engineering, plus construction estimating or finance experience, and strong analytical skills. A valid driving license is required for this long-term temp assignment.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying, engineering, management, or similar preferred.
• Construction estimating or finance experience is essential.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction.
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize, plan, and strategize.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements.
• Scrutinizing sub contractor estimates and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals.
• Liaising with the Project team, clients, sub-contractors, and other investors.
• Preparing reports, contract analysis, budgets, commercial risk assessments, and other documents.
• Advising managers and clients on improvements and new strategies.
• Documenting any changes in design and updating budgets.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Routinely producing interim applications/valuations.
• Site based role.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Planning & organization

Education

Degree in quantity surveying, engineering, management, or similar preferred

Job description

RGsetsquare is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a site-based position in the Bristol area. The role involves reviewing construction plans, preparing quantities, and managing costs with subcontractors and clients.

The candidate should have a degree related to quantity surveying or engineering, plus construction estimating or finance experience, and strong analytical skills. A valid driving license is required for this long-term temp assignment.