Thorn Baker Construction
Quantity Surveyor
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Location: South West England
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time
Looking for your next challenge with a respected regional contractor?
An established and growing main contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.
With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the commercial, education, healthcare, public sector, and industrial sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a healthy pipeline of secured work and genuine opportunities for career progression.
You'll play a key role in the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with operational teams to ensure schemes are delivered profitably and successfully.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:
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- Managing the commercial performance of multiple construction projects.
- Preparing cost plans, budgets, and forecasts.
- Procuring and managing subcontractor packages.
- Preparing subcontract documentation and valuations.
- Managing variations, change control, and contractual matters.
- Producing accurate cost reports and monthly CVRs.
- Negotiating final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
- Working closely with Project Managers and Site Teams to maximize project profitability.
- Identifying commercial risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
Projects
You'll work across a varied portfolio of projects including:
- Commercial developments
- Education facilities
- Healthcare projects
- Industrial buildings
- Public sector schemes
- Refurbishment and new build projects
Typical project values range from £2 million to £25 million.
About You
To be considered, you'll ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor.
- Strong knowledge of JCT contracts.
- Experience managing projects from procurement through to final account.
- Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred).
- Full UK Driving Licence.
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What's on Offer?
- Salary of £50,000 - £70,000, depending on experience.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Annual bonus.
- Pension scheme.
- Private healthcare.
- Life assurance.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Clear career progression within a successful and growing contractor.
If you're an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to join a business that values its people, delivers exciting projects, and offers genuine long-term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
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