Senior Quantity Surveyor in City

1 week ago


City, United Kingdom Foresight Search Ltd Full time

Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Cardiff or Bristol (2 days) + remote


Salary: 65,000 to 75,000 + package

Sector: Refurbishment, Construction, Main contracting

Start Date: ASAP


The Company:


Our client is a one of the most sought after main contractors in the region with an established reputation within the South West & South Wales market across many construction sectors. Typical projects are refurbishment and construction across sectors and can involve large scale Cladding replacment, bew build elements, large scale refurbishment. Projects can be anything from 1million - 20million +

Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Role:

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the regional commercial team. You will be responsible for leading in the day to day commercial aspects of a projects in and around the Bristol / Cardiff areas but potentially nationwide. This position will report to a Commecial Manager and offers strong development opportunities and career progression. The role will be office based with site visits and remote working.

Typical duties & responsibilities:

  • To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.
  • Help to prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately
  • Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.
  • Assist in-agreeing final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.
  • Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.
  • Maintain control of sub contractor s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.
  • Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence.
  • To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed.
  • To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control.
  • Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project.
  • Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast.


Quantity Surveyor - The Person

  • You will have at least 7 yeards experience as QS
  • Can do attitude, willing to travel
  • Demonstrable experience of working on construction projects
  • Experience working for a main contractor is essential
  • Keen to progress a long term career as QS
  • Commutable to Bristol + 2 hours
  • Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things
  • A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals.


The Reward:

  • Competitive salary
  • Company benefits package
  • Varied and unique projects across sectors
  • Continued local work

Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy



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