Quantity Surveyor

Position:
Quantity Surveyor
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Location:

Bristol, Somerset
• Salary: £55,000-£60,000 (dependent on experience) plus car allowance

Bennett & Game are representing a leading specialist drylining contractor who are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team.

The company delivers commercial drylining, plastering, suspended ceilings and associated interior systems across a range of construction projects. With an established presence in the sector and a strong pipeline of work across the South Coast, South West and South Wales, the business offers a varied project portfolio and long-term opportunities.

Salary of £55,000-£60,000, depending on experience.

• * Car allowance.
• * Quarterly discretionary bonus scheme.
• * 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• * 5% employer pension contribution.
• * Long-term opportunities within an established and growing business.

Manage the commercial aspects of drylining contracts from procurement through to final account.

• * Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow and overall profitability.
• * Prepare and manage valuations, applications for payment and variations.
• * Negotiate and agree subcontractor and supplier costs.
• * Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing effective cost control measures.
• * Work closely with Site Managers, Contracts Managers and the wider commercial team to ensure projects remain financially on track.
• * Maintain accurate commercial records and provide regular cost and financial reports.
• * Attend site visits as required to review progress, assess variations and resolve commercial issues.

• * Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor within commercial drylining.
• * Strong commercial management and cost control skills.
• * Proven experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• * Good understanding of construction contracts, procurement and commercial risk management.
• * Ability to monitor budgets, forecast costs and protect project profitability.
• * Strong negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• * Confident working with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• * Full UK driving licence and flexibility to undertake site visits as required.