Associate Quantity Surveyor

An excellent opportunity for an MRICS-qualified Associate Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and expanding cost consultancy in Bristol. This senior-level quantity surveyor job offers strong autonomy, private sector project exposure, and the chance to help establish and grow a new QS team across the South West.

The successful Associate Quantity Surveyor will be involved in delivering a range of private sector construction projects across Bristol and the wider South West. Projects include commercial, residential, mixed-use and industrial developments, providing full cost management and project management services from inception through to completion.

This is a senior, client-facing quantity surveying job in Bristol with responsibility for both delivery and business growth.

Duties will include:

• Delivering high-quality cost consultancy and quantity surveying services to private sector clients
• Leading projects independently and acting as the primary client contact
• Networking and business development to grow a local client and professional contact base
• Contributing to turnover, profitability and achievement of agreed business targets
• Managing fees, project budgets and commercial performance
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members as the team expands

The employer is seeking an ambitious and commercially aware Associate Quantity Surveyor who is comfortable operating at a senior level.

Ideal experience includes:

• Proven experience leading private sector construction projects
• Strong knowledge of the Bristol and South West construction market
• Client-facing consultancy experience within cost management or quantity surveying
• Business development skills with an established professional network
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a growing team

• At least 5 years post-qualification experience
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline

Maxim Recruitment is acting as the recruitment consultancy for this vacancy on behalf of a well-regarded independent construction consultancy.

The employer provides professional cost management, quantity surveying and project management services to private sector clients and is experiencing sustained growth in the South West.

With a collaborative culture and strong leadership, the business offers genuine career progression, autonomy, and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping a regional team.

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme / bike to work scheme

Hugh Duffield is our specialist consultant managing this position

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