Senior Quantity Surveyor

Posting date:	10 February 2026
Salary:	£60,000 to £75,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	12 March 2026
Location:	BS1 1AD
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Thorn Baker Recruitment
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	206403-11211

Summary

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bristol (Office based with hybrid working)

Thorn Baker’s award-winning client, a leading residential developer, is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their newly opened Bristol office. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in growing a new regional team, with a clear and achievable pathway to Commercial Manager within the next two years as the region expands.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £75,000 plus package

  
  

• Car allowance or company car

  
  

• Mileage and fuel allowance

  
  

• Annual bonus scheme

  
  

• Private pension scheme

  
  

• Private healthcare

  
  

• Personal benefits portal with tailored discounts and perks

  
  

• Hybrid working: up to 2 days working from home per week

  
  

• Ongoing investment in training and professional development

  
  Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience working on apartment / residential projects

    
    

  • Experience with COINS and Microsoft Office packages (desirable but not essential)

    
    

  • Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills (written and verbal)

    
    

  • A proactive “can-do” attitude with strong time management skills

    
    

  • Ambition to help grow the region and progress into a Commercial Manager role

    
    Key Responsibilities

    • Preparation of interim valuations and final accounts

      
      

    • Procurement of sub-contractors in line with programme targets and company policies, including competency checks, recommendations, orders, warranties, and pre-order meetings

      
      

    • Contract administration of sub-contracts, including progress meetings, delay evaluations, variations, day works, notices, damages, waste management, and defects

      
      

    • Timely and accurate assessment and payment of sub-contractor applications, including issuing payment notices and managing contra charges

      
      

    • Agreement of final accounts with sub-contractors

      
      

    • Evaluation and monitoring of variations and provisional sums

      
      

    • Accurate production of internal valuations, sub-contract liabilities, and cost value reconciliation's in line with reporting timetables

      
      

    • Take-offs and preparation of bills of quantities for tender submissions

      
      

      A full job description is available upon request.

      For more information, please apply and Chloe will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.