Our book of business continues to grow and to support this expansion we are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join our Capital (Planned Works/ Refurbishment) division in Cheltenham. Every repair we complete improves someone’s home and makes a real difference to their day. We are a commercially‑focused business that values people, sustainability and exceptional client delivery. This role will share these values and actively impact our commercial success from the very beginning of a new contract.
Benefits
* Company profit‑share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)
* Private mileage scheme and fuel card
* Enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% or a savings scheme
* Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance
* 23 days annual leave (upgrade or downgrade by purchasing or selling days)
* Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity for health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Annual pay reviews
* Training and development opportunities
* Trade discounts from preferred suppliers for you, friends and family
* Specsavers vouchers
The Quantity Surveyor Role
As a Quantity Surveyor within our Capital works division, you will:
* Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting risks and mitigation solutions.
* Prepare budget cost‑value reconciliations, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the beginning.
* Work closely with the Contracts Manager to agree and issue productivity targets and contract milestones before contract start, including direct labour incentives.
* Build strong client and supplier relationships to discuss and resolve variations and progress proactively.
* Take purchase, credit and debtor responsibility using COINS to achieve expected cash flow.
* Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site to provide adequate cost information, including labour rates and performance relative to budget, value, progress, quality and safety.
* Produce monthly contract valuations.
Qualifications and Experience
* Proven experience in a similar quantity surveying or project surveying role.
* Experience successfully managing a value of works up to £3 million.
* Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for identifying areas to save money, reduce costs and maximise value.
* Organised, honest and a genuine people‑person who thrives in collaboration with clients, trade teams and colleagues.
EEO Statement
Ian Williams Ltd is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity and all other characteristics that make us different. Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.
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