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Quantity Surveyor - Construction / Refurbishment | Permanent | [Bristol]
Location: [Bristol]
Salary: 45-60k (DOE) + Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Bonus Scheme
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: Construction / Facilities Management / Refurbishment
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a skilled Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge in a dynamic and fast-paced environment?
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor to support our client on a variety of construction and refurbishment projects. You'll take full commercial responsibility from pre-contract through to final account, ensuring cost control, profitability, and successful financial delivery of each project.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading organisation on a portfolio of projects across sectors such as retrofit, voids, and general fabric upgrades.
The Role: Quantity Surveyor
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be managing and controlling all commercial aspects of construction or refurbishment contracts - including cost planning, procurement, valuations, CVRs, subcontractor payments, and final accounts. The role requires attention to detail, strong commercial acumen, and excellent time management to meet tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Measurement, pricing, and tender evaluation
- Full project ownership from inception to final account
- Procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers
- Identify opportunities to maximise value and improve project margins
- Produce and monitor cost value reconciliations (CVRs)
- Prepare and submit accurate applications for payment
- Forecasting and financial reporting to senior stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards
- Manage subcontractor accounts, from appointment to final payment
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and the client to deliver successful outcomes
Requirements:
- Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying (HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a QS role within construction, refurbishment, or retrofit projects
- Strong understanding of JCT contracts, Schedules of Rates, and Bills of Quantities
- Excellent commercial and financial acumen
- Strong knowledge of subcontractor procurement and cost management
- Ability to produce accurate CVRs and manage project costs end-to-end
- Experience working with both direct labour and subcontracted workforces
- Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong communicator with ability to liaise at all levels
Desirable:
- Experience working on retrofit or public sector frameworks
- Familiarity with NEC contracts
- Knowledge of voids, social housing, or fabric upgrade projects
Benefits
- Competitive salary and rewarding bonus scheme
- Car allowance and fuel card
- Opportunity to work with a well-respected client on long-term frameworks
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Clear development and progression opportunities
- Autonomy in managing your own projects
About us:
Since 1986, Daniel Owen Ltd has been connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across construction, property services, rail, renewable energy, and design consultancy.
Our recruiters don't just understand these sectors - they've worked in them. This hands-on experience means we match the right people with the right opportunities, whether you're looking for your next role or building your team.
We work with the UK's largest construction and engineering companies, government organisations, councils, and housing associations - delivering results that matter.
