Quantity Surveyor

Resourcing Group

Resourcing Group are actively working on behalf of two regional refurbishment and maintenance contractors recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their planned refurbishment projects located in BS2 or BS16, Bristol.

Due to the nature of these roles being very similar we have included both specifications below, but if you could be interested in more information, please apply via this advert and we will talk you through all available Quantity Surveyor opportunities to make sure we locate the most suited position for your current job search.

The Quantity Surveyor role:

As a Quantity Surveyor in Bristol, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. We can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious housing clients within the public, and residential sector.

Specifically, you will:

• Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks and mitigation for these.
• Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset.
• Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible.
• Build strong client, supplier, and subcontractor relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed and mutual, commercially viable solutions are sought, always.
• Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site, ensuring it has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety)

What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor?

• You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine ‘people person’ who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues (commercial and operational). You will enjoy being part of a genuine team environment.
• Proven experience in a similar surveying role. Experience of the commercial ownership of projects and contracts from tender and estimation stages through to final account. Experience of working for a painting or refurbishment contractor would be very advantageous.
• Experience of successfully managing commercially, a total value of works up to 2 million annually.
• Schedule of Rates (SORs) experience.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, with a key eye for identifying business opportunities, and areas for negotiation and better gains. You will describe yourself as commercial, analytical, and accurate in your approach.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor role:

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the commercial success of their projects, working alongside a dynamic team and providing leadership to help achieve project objectives. Our client is a main contractor involved in void maintenance, large-scale refurbishment, external works in compliance with PAS 9980, and energy efficiency works under PAS 2035.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, working closely with the Project Manager, Site Teams, and Estimating Department to ensure financial efficiency and control across refurbishment projects.
• Manage the financial aspects of high-rise residential refurbishment projects, ensuring all commercial activities are executed in line with company policies and contractual obligations.
• Prepare, submit, and manage accurate cost plans, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Conduct detailed analysis of contract documents and manage project variations, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to clients.
• Monitor and control project costs, ensuring work is completed within budget and that any deviations are managed effectively.
• Measure and value works on site, preparing interim and final payments to subcontractors.
• Manage risk and opportunities on projects, providing guidance on contractual issues to site teams and senior management.
• Ensure all financial records are accurate and up to date, maintaining robust cost reporting systems.
• Support project tendering by providing financial insights and estimates during bid phases.
• Prepare final accounts and negotiate settlements with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Lead and attend commercial meetings with clients and subcontractors, ensuring that all financial matters are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Manage contractual relationships, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards, particularly around refurbishment of high-rise buildings.
• Identify and pursue value engineering opportunities to enhance project profitability while maintaining quality standards.
• Provide support and mentorship to junior quantity surveyors and other team members.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with a focus on high-rise residential refurbishment or similar projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, including JCT and NEC 3&4 forms of contract.
• Excellent understanding of the financial management of construction projects, with a strong track record of delivering projects within budget.
• Experience working on PAS 9980-compliant external works and PAS 2035 energy efficiency projects is advantageous.
• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and commercial software.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field being advantageous.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

For more information please apply via the job advert and you will be contacted by Sam Day as soon as possible.

Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.