Quantity Surveyor in Thame

Having grown steadily over the past 20 years, Barr Group Ltd. are delighted to be expanding our strong, collaborative team. We are searching for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who will become an integral part of the organisation, taking advantage of great training and development opportunities, job security, benefits and compensation.

As a Quantity Surveyor for a CIOB Chartered Building Company, you would work closely with the relevant Contracts Manager, Commercial Manager and external contract administrator, architect, client and specialist subcontractors. The Barr Group QS is responsible for managing all financial aspects of a project, securing the highest quality and standards, whilst ensuring that each project remains commercially viable.

Our quantity surveyors thrive on a hybrid working model, offering the autonomy to manage their time effectively between sites, home and office. Barr Group HQ is just off the M40; less than an hour from London, and within easy access of the home counties, the Cotswolds and the Midlands.

The benefits include:

• Flexible hours.
• Informal dress code.
• Company pension contributions.
• Onsite parking.
• Electric vehicle support scheme – with onsite charging points.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Lively company social calendar.

Quantity Surveyor's role:

• Assisting the project team in the pricing, recording and accounting for variations across multiple projects.
• Responsibility for the accuracy of VAT assessments/calculations and long-term secured cash flow documents.
• Managing the handover from the estimator of financial information.
• Agreeing package composition, setting and overseeing buying targets.
• Directing the rebid process/pursue commercial package negotiations.
• Producing initial CVR/buying report for each package and preparing relevant documentation.
• Leading financial sections for post‑tender interviews and pre‑order meetings.
• Carrying out financial checks on subcontractors, agreeing detailed T&Cs and preliminaries set‑up cost.
• Preparing and maintaining cash flow forecasts, CVRs, progress report financials.
• Report project cash position (to CM), ensuring up‑to‑date PQS/client cost report.
• Monitor and control materials and sundries purchase, negotiating rates, terms and place orders for major materials packages.
• Responsibility for payment schedule, monthly valuations with PQS, monthly valuations with subcontractors and invoice sign‑off.
• Maintaining VO schedule, ensuring prompt agreement with all relevant parties and highlighting risk to project programme.
• Responsibility for insurance and renewals, including timely warranty procurement.

What will you bring?

• Preferably you will have a relevant degree‑level qualification and direct QS experience.
• A full driving licence is also required.
• Strong practical, logical, and methodical approach to thinking and problem solving.
• Knowledge of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings, in particular heritage residential properties.
• Proven experience of managing building costs.
• Experience of working with contractors and negotiating contracts to requirements.
• Experience of health and safety management.
• Experience of managing and monitoring a budget and providing required reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and trades.
• Knowledge of budget planning and costings.
• Knowledge of building contracts (including JCT products) and tendering procedures.
• Experience in creating Bills of Quantities and Schedules of Works.

Job Type: Full‑time