Quantity Surveyor
| Company: | Thorn Baker Recruitment |
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| Salary: | £50,000 - £70,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | BS1 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Quantity Surveyor
Location: South West England
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time
Looking for your next challenge with a respected regional contractor?
An established and growing main contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.
With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the commercial, education, healthcare, public sector and industrial sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a healthy pipeline of secured work and genuine opportunities for career progression.
You'll play a key role in the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with operational teams to ensure schemes are delivered profitably and successfully.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:
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Managing the commercial performance of multiple construction projects.
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Preparing cost plans, budgets and forecasts.
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Procuring and managing subcontractor packages.
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Preparing subcontract documentation and valuations.
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Managing variations, change control and contractual matters.
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Producing accurate cost reports and monthly CVRs.
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Negotiating final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
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Working closely with Project Managers and Site Teams to maximise project profitability.
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Identifying commercial risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
Projects
You'll work across a varied portfolio of projects including:
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Commercial developments
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Education facilities
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Healthcare projects
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Industrial buildings
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Public sector schemes
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Refurbishment and new build projects
Typical project values range from £2 million to £25 million.
About You
To be considered, you'll ideally have:
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Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor.
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Strong knowledge of JCT contracts.
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Experience managing projects from procurement through to final account.
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Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
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Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
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Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems.
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Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred).
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Full UK Driving Licence.
What's on Offer?
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Salary of £50,000 - £70,000, depending on experience.
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Company car or car allowance.
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Annual bonus.
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Pension scheme.
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Private healthcare.
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Life assurance.
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Generous holiday allowance.
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Ongoing training and professional development.
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Clear career progression within a successful and growing contractor.
If you're an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to join a business that values its people, delivers exciting projects and offers genuine long-term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.
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