Quantity Surveyor – Permanent
Bristol
Full-Time, Permanent
Competitive Salary (DOE) & Benefits
I’m recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a respected commercial & industrial contractor in their Bristol office. This company delivers a variety of projects from design-and-build construction through to fit-out and refurbishment across regulated sectors and mainstream commercial builds.
Role Overview
As a Quantity Surveyor you will support commercial performance across ongoing and upcoming projects, working closely with project delivery teams to ensure cost-effective outcomes, robust contract administration and strong commercial control throughout the project lifecycle.
You’ll be joining a team that values quality, collaboration and continuous professional development in a business that actively invests in its people.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead commercial management of assigned projects from pre-contract through to final account
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Prepare and issue tender documentation, subcontract enquiries and pricing schedules
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Value work-in-progress, agree interim valuations & manage change control
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Cost reporting, forecasting and cashflow management
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Subcontractor procurement and commercial negotiation
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Identify and manage project commercial risks
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Support contractual interpretation and claims/variations management
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Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation
Skills & Experience We’re Looking For
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Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor in construction/fit-out environments
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Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 and JCT contract suites
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Excellent commercial awareness, numeracy and negotiation skills
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Ability to manage multiple work-streams and deadlines
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Effective communicator with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
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Relevant surveying/contract management qualification (e.g., RICS/AssocRICS or built-environment degree)
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Full UK driving licence
Why This Role?
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Permanent role with a progressive, medium-sized UK construction & interiors contractor
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Opportunity to work on diverse commercial, industrial and refurbishment projects
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Supportive and collaborative commercial team environment
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Located in central Bristol with regional project reach
If you’re a proactive commercial professional ready to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career, I’d love to hear from you — strictly confidential conversations welcome. Let’s talk about your ambitions and how this role could be the right fit