Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (Groundworks) Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 Location: Swindon, Chippenham, Bath and Bristol area Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity: We\’re looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a solid background in groundworks and civil engineering to join our commercial team. You\’ll play a key role in managing the financial aspects of multiple residential groundwork packages across the South West. This role suits someone hands-on, commercially astute, and comfortable working at pace across several live sites. Key Responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor: Oversee the commercial management of multiple groundworks packages for residential developments Prepare and submit payment applications, valuations, variations, and final accounts Monitor project progress and costs, ensuring targets and margins are met Procure and manage sub-contract packages Produce bills of quantities, cost plans, and schedules of work Complete monthly CVRs and financial forecasting Handle change control, risk management, and contractual compliance Work closely with site teams, engineers, clients, and stakeholders Ensure adherence to NEC or JCT contract terms and company procedures Requirements of the Quantity Surveyor: Strong commercial awareness and solid understanding of groundworks Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills Proficiency in MS Office and QS software (e.g., Excel, Causeway or similar) Full UK driving licence (travel to sites and regional offices required) Desirable: Self-motivated and proactive with a problem-solving mindset Ability to work independently and as part of a wider commercial team Comfortable managing both internal and client-facing responsibilities HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying (preferred, not essential) Apply Now! If this Quantity Surveyor role is of interest please click apply to send your CV, or if you have any questions contact Kirk at Thorn Baker, Bristol