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Quantity Surveyor - Bristol
Project: 10k - 2m - a diverse range of projects including scaffolding packages, remediation works, demolition, civil engineering and wider enabling works
Location: Bristol, South West
Job Type: Permanent
Reporting into: Director
About the Company
Our client is a well-established family run specialist with expertise in demolition, environmental services and waste management, renowned for delivering excellence, safety and innovation. With decades of proven experience, they deliver a comprehensive range of services including demolition, dismantling, decontamination, remediation, licensed asbestos removal, and a 24/7 emergency response for fire and flood incidents across the UK. Committed to health, safety and environmental excellence, our client continuously invests in personnel, training, and modern plant & equipment. Whether it's contaminated sites, city centre demolitions, or complex refurbishments, they approach every job with precision, compliance, and integrity.
The Opportunity
As a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role as part of the commercial team, working across a diverse range of projects including scaffolding packages, remediation works, demolition, civil engineering and wider enabling works valued between 10k - 2m, initially based from the Bristol office with frequent site visits. You will oversee financial aspects; ensuring strict compliance with contract terms and maintaining the project's budgetary constraints while contributing to its overall successful and seamless completion.
What We're Looking For
Relevant Qualifications:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying (or similar)
- RICS / working towards - desirable however is not essential
Experience:
- Proven experience of working on a range of projects including scaffolding packages, remediation works, demolition, civil engineering and wider enabling works
- Extensive background within the industry with a minimum of 2 years' experience working within civil engineering, groundworks, demolition or similar
Key Skills:
- IT skills
- Effective time management
- Superb negotiation capabilities
- Analytical and Mathematical skills
- Excellent sales and presentation skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
- Strong communication and attention to details
- Understanding of construction laws and regulations
- The ability to accurately estimate the costs associated with the project
- A solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques
Key Responsibilities
- Develop precise cost estimates for civil engineering, groundworks, and enabling works, including scaffolding and remediation
- Assist in negotiating contracts, managing subcontractor quotations and purchase orders
- Produce valuations / interim payments and final accounts
- Carry out site evaluations to assess constraints, quantities and assist in cost control
- Maintain cost reports and work on budget forecasts
- Collaborate with Site Managers, Project Leads and Commercial Director to ensure financial performance
- Support implementation of systems to improve estimation / measurement efficiency
- Maintain and oversee relationships with stakeholders and clients
- Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes
- Execute effective strategies to ensure steady project advancement
- Preparation of accurate and comprehensive project documentation
- Execute routine quality reviews to ensure compliance with standards
- Execute risk management strategies to address unexpected obstacles
Why Join?
- Company vehicle for site visits
- Excellent opportunity to work with a well-established and reputable company
Contact Details:
Contact: Ollie Foley (Recruitment Consultant) at Caval - (phone number removed)
