Quantity Surveyor

Bristol, Gloucestershire
Caval Limited

Quantity Surveyor – Bristol

Project: 10k – 2m – a diverse range of projects including scaffolding packages, remediation works, demolition, civil engineering and wider enabling works
Location: Bristol, South West
Job Type: Permanent
Reporting into: Director

About the Company

Our client is a well-established family run specialist with expertise in demolition, environmental services and waste management, renowned for delivering excellence, safety and innovation. With decades of proven experience, they deliver a comprehensive range of services including demolition, dismantling, decontamination, remediation, licensed asbestos removal, and a 24/7 emergency response for fire and flood incidents across the UK. Committed to health, safety and environmental excellence, our client continuously invests in personnel, training, and modern plant & equipment. Whether it’s contaminated sites, city centre demolitions, or complex refurbishments, they approach every job with precision, compliance, and integrity.

The Opportunity

As a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role as part of the commercial team, working across a diverse range of projects including scaffolding packages, remediation works, demolition, civil engineering and wider enabling works valued between 10k – 2m, initially based from the Bristol office with frequent site visits. You will oversee financial aspects; ensuring strict compliance with contract terms and maintaining the project’s budgetary constraints while contributing to its overall successful and seamless completion.

What We’re Looking For

Relevant Qualifications:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or similar)
• RICS / working towards – desirable however is not essential

Experience:

• Proven experience of working on a range of projects including scaffolding packages, remediation works, demolition, civil engineering and wider enabling works

• Extensive background within the industry with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working within civil engineering, construction, groundworks, demolition or a similar background

Key Skills:

• IT skills
• Effective time management
• Superb negotiation capabilities
• Analytical and Mathematical skills
• Excellent sales and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
• Strong communication and attention to details
• Understanding of construction laws and regulations
• The ability to accurately estimate the costs associated with the project
• A solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques

Key Responsibilities

• Develop precise cost estimates for civil engineering, groundworks, and enabling works, including scaffolding and remediation
• Assist in negotiating contracts, managing subcontractor quotations and purchase orders
• Produce valuations / interim payments and final accounts
• Carry out site evaluations to assess constraints, quantities and assist in cost control
• Maintain cost reports and work on budget forecasts
• Collaborate with Site Managers, Project Leads and Commercial Director to ensure financial performance
• Support implementation of systems to improve estimation / measurement efficiency
• Maintain and oversee relationships with stakeholders and clients
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes
• Execute effective strategies to ensure steady project advancement
• Preparation of accurate and comprehensive project documentation
• Execute routine quality reviews to ensure compliance with standards
• Execute risk management strategies to address unexpected obstacles

Why Join?

• Company vehicle for site visits
• Excellent opportunity to work with a well-established and reputable company

Contact Details:

Contact: Ollie Foley (Recruitment Consultant) at Caval – (phone number removed)