Location: Bristol (Office-based with site visits)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Circa £55k (Based on experience) + Benefits Package
The Role
Our client don't just build houses; they design and construct high end bespoke residential developments and build relationships and excellence. They are looking for a sharp, commercially-minded Quantity Surveyor to join the Bristol team. You will be the financial backbone of the projects, ensuring everything stays on track, on budget, and delivered to the high standards their clients expect.
From initial feasibility studies to final accounts, you'll have your hands in every stage of the project lifecycle. They need someone who can balance the books without losing sight of the "big picture" on site.
What You'll Be Doing
Cost Management: Prepare estimates, budgets, and cost plans for a variety of residential and commercial projects.
Procurement: Manage subcontractor enquiries, analyse returns, and oversee the appointment process.
Contract Administration: Handle valuations, variations, and final accounts while ensuring adherence to JCT or NEC contracts.
Risk Mitigation: Identify potential financial or contractual risks early and develop strategies to manage them.
Reporting: Provide regular, clear financial reporting to the Senior Management team.
Who You Are
Experience: You have 3+ years of experience in a Quantity Surveying role (Construction/Main Contractor background preferred).
Qualified: You hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. RICS membership is a plus, but we also support those working toward chartership.
Local Knowledge: You're based in or near Bristol and have a solid understanding of the local supply chain and market.
Communicator: You can negotiate with a subbie in the morning and present a financial report to a client in the afternoon with equal confidence.
Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Excel and industry-standard estimating software.
Why this role?
They a young and growing firm that values local expertise and professional integrity. When you join them, you're not just a cog in a machine-you're a key decision-maker.
Career Progression: They invest in our people. If you want to move into Senior QS or Commercial Management, they provide the path.
The Bristol Vibe: Work from their modern Bristol hub with a team that actually enjoys what they do.
Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, private healthcare, and a generous holiday allowance.
How to Apply
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Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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