Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | BS32 4UD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thorn Baker Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 220466-1121 |
Summary
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: South West (Bristol)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent with time split between home, office and site.
Salary: £60,000 plus car or allowance
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic Commercial team responsible for delivering high-quality residential developments on budget and on schedule. You'll play a key role in cost-effective building, overseeing commercial and surveying responsibilities for a designated site.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage all commercial and surveying aspects on site, ensuring budgets and valuations are effectively controlled and cost targets are met.
• Maintain and update cost control procedures, including monthly cost reconciliation and cash-flow analysis.
• Contribute to early-stage design options to ensure projects remain within budget.
• Prepare tenders, procure sub-contractors and materials, and handle subcontractor recommendations.
• Evaluate and agree on subcontractor variations, managing approvals within budget constraints.
• Attend project and team meetings and present commercial updates.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal procedures.
• Relevant construction/quantity surveying qualification (HND level or higher).
• Strong commercial and cost control experience within a housebuilding or construction environment.
• High numeracy and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient IT skills and familiarity with commercial project systems.
• Clear and effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, demonstrate initiative, and solve commercial issues.
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Private medical cover and comprehensive benefits package.
• 26 days annual leave (increasing with service).
• Flexible benefits and family-friendly policies.
For further information relating to this role, please contact Rhian on 07969 972412 or rhian@thornbaker.co.uk
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