Job Title: Commercial Quantity Surveyor
Location: Hampshire (Travel as required)
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
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Whats in it for you?
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- Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 (DOE)
- Travel & site allowances
- Career development opportunities
- Supportive and team-focused culture
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About the Role
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We're looking for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial Department and play a key role in delivering high-end, prestigious projects across the UK and Europe.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work strategically and efficiently within a supportive team, ensuring profitability, cost control, and accurate project reporting. From subcontractor procurement to final accounts, you'll take ownership of key commercial functions that keep projects on track and successful.
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What You'll Be Doing:
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- Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and order placement within budget.
- Preparing valuations, applications and accurate cost reporting.
- Overseeing subcontract orders, ensuring smooth handover to site/project teams.
- Liaising confidently with contractors, architects, designers and clients.
- Attending site visits and meetings (pre-start, design and final account stages).
- Ensuring retention, applications, and payments are always tracked and up to date.
- Identifying opportunities for design alternatives, cost savings, and value engineering.
- Supporting multiple projects simultaneously with strong organisation and efficiency.
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What We're Looking For:
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- Experience as a Quantity Surveyor (ideally in refurbishment / high-end residential projects).
- Strong technical knowledge of joinery, cabinet making, doors, windows and installations.
- Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and contracts confidently.
- Strong communication skills, able to build rapport with clients and subcontractors.
- Organised, proactive and detail-driven, with the ability to work under pressure.
- Full UK driving licence.
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Desirable but not essential:
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- RICS accreditation or HNC/Degree in Construction.
- AutoCAD / estimating software experience.
- Knowledge of lean management or antique restoration.
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You'll be joining a collaborative and committed team where your input will be valued and your career can progress.
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Apply
If this role sounds of interest, click apply to send your CV or if you have any questions contact Kirk at Thorn Baker, Bristol (phone number removed).
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