Quantity Surveyor (PERM QS Avonmouth) Avonmouth, Bristol, England
Salary: GBP65000 - GBP65000 per annum + Package
Ivy Resource Group are working with a leading contractor to recruit aQuantity Surveyor for a permanent role based inAvonmouth, Somerset.
The company:
Our clientis a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, providing compliance-led, self-delivered services across the civil engineering, earthworks, plant, environmental and development sectors. Established in 1982, the family-owned business has built a strong reputation for delivering major infrastructure projects through technical expertise, innovation and a commitment to quality.
The Role:
- Delivering road surfacing, structural repairs, bridge refurbishments, and geotechnical investigations across the city
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets and tender documentation for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
- Manage project costs throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring financial targets are achieved.
- Administer contracts in accordance with NEC and other standard forms of contract.
- Prepare, submit and negotiate interim valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Monitor project expenditure, cash flow and cost forecasts, identifying and managing commercial risks.
- Procure subcontractors and suppliers, including tender analysis, negotiation and contract award.
- Assess and value subcontractor applications and manage subcontractor accounts.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers and site teams to provide commercial support and cost advice.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering without compromising quality or programme.
- Prepare monthly cost reports, commercial forecasts and financial performance updates for senior management.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures and industry standards.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, earthworks or major construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management practices.
- Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Commercially aware with the ability to identify risks, opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
- Confident managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, suppliers and project teams.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience using commercial management software.
- Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Committed to delivering high-quality work while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and sustainability.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
- Salary and Package
- Competitive benefits package
- Structured training and career progression opportunities
- 27 days (+BHs) annual leave
- Car Leasing scheme via salary sacrifice
- Death in Service (4x)
- Cycle to Work
- Cash Plan (claim back)
- Pension 3% Ee / 5% Er
Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.
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