Quantity Surveyor

Job Profile for Quantity Surveyor SW45805

​Bennett & Game are delighted to be working with a well-established regional contractor based in the Bristol area, who are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

The business has a turnover of circa £8M - £10M and delivers a diverse range of projects across commercial, industrial and public sector sectors, typically within a 1-hour radius of Bristol. Schemes range from £500k to £2.5M and include both groundworks packages and commercial build projects.

With a strong pipeline of secured work, repeat local clients and a collaborative, hands-on culture, this is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive contractor offering long-term career development and stability.

Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
Car allowance
Fuel card
22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 27 with service)
Additional birthday leave (1 day after 12 months)
Matched pension scheme - 5% employer / 5% employee
Ongoing CPD and genuine progression opportunities
Permanent position with a stable, growing regional contractor

Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

Manage the commercial aspects of multiple groundworks and commercial build projects (£500k - £2.5M)
Preparation and submission of interim valuations and final accounts
Procurement and negotiation of subcontract packages
Management of subcontractor accounts, variations and payments
Cost planning, forecasting and monthly reporting
Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
Liaise with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
Work closely with Site Managers and Directors to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

Quantity Surveyor

Job Requirements

Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor within a contractor environment
Groundworks contractor experience preferred, although candidates with strong groundworks exposure from other sectors will be considered
Experience working on projects between £500k - £2.5M advantageous
Strong understanding of JCT contracts
Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
Excellent communication and organisational ability
Full UK driving licence
Based within commuting distance of the Bristol area

This role is open to established Quantity Surveyors as well as strong Assistant Quantity Surveyors looking to step up into a QS position within a supportive and growing business.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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