Quantity Surveyor

Bristol, Gloucestershire
RG Setsquare

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bristol

Notable perks: Car allowance & company benefits

Our client longstanding Bristol-based painting team continues to grow, and we are now looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their close-knit commercial team following a number of internal promotions. Specialising in painting, decorating, and planned refurbishment works, the Bristol team serves the local Southwest region with a focus on residential, public sector, defence, commercial, and education projects.

Benefits:

• Share in our company’s success with a profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year).
• Private mileage scheme with a fuel card.
• Prepare for the future with an enhanced pension contribution of up to 7% or participate in our savings scheme.
• Comprehensive health and insurance coverage, including Life, Medical, and Permanent Health Insurance.
• Flexible annual leave options – you can buy up to 5 additional days or sell up to 3 days per year.
• Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity for support with health, well-being, and financial/legal advice.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers, plus Specsavers vouchers for you, your friends, and family.

The Job role:

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will handle tendering, estimating, and on-site measurement. You’ll work on a mix of frameworks and high-profile contracts across housing, defence, commercial, and education sectors. Your main duties will include:

• Preparing cost estimates for contracts and tenders, identifying risks and proposing mitigation.
• Managing cost value reconciliations, highlighting risks and opportunities for effective contract planning.
• Collaborating with the Contracts Manager on productivity targets and labour incentives.
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to manage variations and contract progress.
• Reviewing weekly site reports to ensure accurate cost data (labour rates, budgets, quality, and safety).

Requirements:

• Proven experience in managing projects from tender to final account.
• Ability to manage projects up to 2 million annually.
• Experience with Schedule of Rates (SORs).
• A background in painting, refurbishment, or construction (preferably).
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on identifying business opportunities and maximising value.

To discuss further, please email an up to date word copy of your CV and a suitable mobile number to call to: (url removed)

Quoting reference number: TFFQSBRI(phone number removed)

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.