Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Bristol
Notable perks: Car allowance & company benefits
Our client longstanding Bristol-based painting team continues to grow, and we are now looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their close-knit commercial team following a number of internal promotions. Specialising in painting, decorating, and planned refurbishment works, the Bristol team serves the local Southwest region with a focus on residential, public sector, defence, commercial, and education projects.
Benefits:
Share in our company's success with a profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year).
Private mileage scheme with a fuel card.
Prepare for the future with an enhanced pension contribution of up to 7% or participate in our savings scheme.
Comprehensive health and insurance coverage, including Life, Medical, and Permanent Health Insurance.
Flexible annual leave options - you can buy up to 5 additional days or sell up to 3 days per year.
Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity for support with health, well-being, and financial/legal advice.
Annual salary reviews.
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers, plus Specsavers vouchers for you, your friends, and family.The Job role:
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will handle tendering, estimating, and on-site measurement. You'll work on a mix of frameworks and high-profile contracts across housing, defence, commercial, and education sectors. Your main duties will include:
Preparing cost estimates for contracts and tenders, identifying risks and proposing mitigation.
Managing cost value reconciliations, highlighting risks and opportunities for effective contract planning.
Collaborating with the Contracts Manager on productivity targets and labour incentives.
Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to manage variations and contract progress.
Reviewing weekly site reports to ensure accurate cost data (labour rates, budgets, quality, and safety).Requirements:
Proven experience in managing projects from tender to final account.
Ability to manage projects up to £2 million annually.
Experience with Schedule of Rates (SORs).
A background in painting, refurbishment, or construction (preferably).
An entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on identifying business opportunities and maximising value.To discuss further, please email an up to date word copy of your CV and a suitable mobile number to call to: (url removed)
Quoting reference number: TFFQSBRI(phone number removed)
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