Kingston Barnes is recruiting on behalf of a leading regional main contractor that delivers a wide range of high-quality building projects across the South West and surrounding areas. With a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the team.
The Company
Our client is a privately-owned regional contractor with a fantastic reputation for delivering high-quality projects. They undertake diverse and interesting projects ranging from traditional refurbishment projects to complex new build design and build, and everything in between, ranging in value from £1m-£30m.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for managing projects from pre-construction through to final account.
Your duties will include:
- Supporting all commercial aspects of the construction process
- Selecting and placing orders with sub-contractors for necessary packages of work, liaising with other site team members, and buyer as necessary
- Ensuring that the terms agreed with the sub-contractors are robust and that risk and cost effective solutions for the project are provided
- Attending regular review and control meetings with the management team, to include financial reports (including the monthly project reviews) in line with company reporting timetable
- Promoting company vision, values and a culture of continuous improvement
- Communicating with colleagues, customers, consultants and sub-contractors in a warm and persuasive manner, adopting a style suitable for the audience and building a positive working relationship
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor
- Track record delivering new build, design & build, and traditional build schemes
- Strong commercial acumen and contractual knowledge
- Ability to manage multiple projects or a large standalone scheme
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
What’s On Offer
You’ll be joining a values-led contractor where culture, commitment, and craftsmanship are at the heart of everything they do.
- Competitive Salary
- Up to 10% annual bonus (discretionary, linked to company performance)
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (35 total)
- Health Care Cash Plan & Private Medical Insurance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & family leave
- Generous pension scheme & life assurance
- Flexible working & wellbeing support
- Personal development and progression plan