Quantity Surveyor – Prime / Heritage Builds

Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Castellum

Quantity Surveyor High-End Residential & Heritage Projects
Cirencester, Gloucestershire (Cotswolds) Full-Time, Permanent

Join Castellum Delivering Exceptional Super Prime Residential and Heritage Restoration in the Cotswolds

Castellum is a prestigious main contractor renowned for outstanding craftsmanship in super prime residential developments, listed buildings, and heritage projects across the Cotswolds. We’re growing our expert team and seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support high-value, quality-focused builds from our Cirencester office.

This hands-on role offers the chance to manage costs on unique, prestigious projects while working with JCT contracts in a collaborative environment that values precision, teamwork, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, budgeting, and full lifecycle cost management from inception to final account.
• Prepare accurate financial reports, cash flow forecasts, interim valuations, variations, and cost reports.
• Handle subcontractor procurement, tendering, negotiation, and pricing for specialist trades and high-spec materials.
• Administer contracts (primarily JCT), manage risk, conduct value engineering, and implement robust cost control measures.
• Attend site meetings and build strong relationships with project managers, consultants, architects, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with JCT contract terms, building regulations, CDM requirements, and industry best practices.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor (or Intermediate/Senior level) on high-end residential, super prime, listed building, heritage, or luxury construction projects in the UK.
• Strong expertise in JCT contracts, cost management, estimating, procurement, valuations, and final accounts.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and financial skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset with strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to commute to Cirencester / live in/near the Cotswolds area.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (preferred), plus relevant professional membership (e.g., RICS) advantageous.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Background in heritage restoration or super prime residential developments.
• Familiarity with specialist trades in high-spec finishes and traditional building methods.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience) plus attractive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on truly unique, high-profile heritage and luxury residential projects in one of the UK’s most beautiful regions.
• Clear career progression in a respected, growing firm focused on quality and craftsmanship.
• Supportive, dedicated team environment with emphasis on professional development and work-life balance.

Salary: Negotiable Dependent on Experience (Assistant level to Senior Level Considered)
Location: Cirencester, Cotswolds
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

If you’re a skilled Quantity Surveyor passionate about high-end and heritage construction, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV today, along with a brief note on your relevant experience (especially JCT, heritage, or luxury residential projects) and current availability/notice period.

We review applications promptly and look forward to welcoming you to the Castellum team!