At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage costs and ensure smooth project delivery for high-end builds and renovations.
- Company: Build Twenty Two, a bespoke building company with a focus on craftsmanship and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to shape the commercial side of a growing business.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive, hands-on environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on characterful projects that make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience in quantity surveying and strong negotiation skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Build Twenty Two is a bespoke building company offering renovation, restoration and new build services across Bath, the Cotswolds, Wiltshire and Somerset. Founded by brothers Tom and Dan Blower, the business combines traditional craftsmanship with a modern, solution-driven approach.
Every project is approached with care, precision and pride, and every client relationship is built on transparency, clear communication and professionalism from the first quote through to final completion.
As a growing business with a forward-thinking, lean approach to operations, Build Twenty Two is looking for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to help protect margins and keep projects running smoothly as the company continues to grow.
The Opportunity
You will take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of high-end new build, renovation and refurbishment projects, managing costs from tender and procurement through to project completion and final account. Working closely with Directors, Site Managers, clients, subcontractors and suppliers, you will ensure projects are commercially well controlled, risks are identified early, and margins are protected.
What You'll Be Doing
- Commercial & Cost Management: Preparing project budgets, cost plans and forecasts, monitoring costs throughout the project lifecycle, producing commercial reports and CVRs, and managing cash flow, valuations and applications for payment.
- Procurement & Subcontractor Management: Managing the procurement of subcontractors, materials and suppliers, preparing tender enquiries, negotiating competitive subcontract packages, and maintaining strong supplier relationships built on clear commercial understanding.
- Contracts, Variations & Final Accounts: Reviewing contract documentation, pricing and managing variations, maintaining accurate records to support valuations and claims, and negotiating final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
- Project & Client Collaboration: Working closely with Site Managers to understand progress and commercial implications, attending site and client meetings, and providing clear, accurate commercial advice to Directors and the wider team.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, refurbishment or fit-out.
- A track record of managing projects commercially from pre-construction through to final account.
- Strong understanding of procurement, subcontractor management, valuations and variations.
- Good working knowledge of JCT contracts and construction contract administration.
- Confident preparing budgets, forecasts, CVRs and commercial reports.
- Strong negotiation, numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable working directly with clients, subcontractors and site teams.
- Experience within high-end residential, heritage, refurbishment or design-led construction is advantageous.
- A practical, hands-on approach suited to a growing SME environment.
Why Build Twenty Two
You’ll be joining a business that treats every project like it’s their own, working on some of the region’s most characterful and rewarding builds. Build Twenty Two values initiative, ideas and a proactive mindset, and offers genuine scope to shape how the commercial side of the business grows alongside it.
Niche Recruitment is working exclusively with Build Twenty Two to manage this recruitment project. Apply now or get in touch with Niche Recruitment for more information.
Locations
Quantity Surveyor in Bath, Somerset employer: Niche Recruitment Ltd
Build Twenty Two is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where every project is treated with care and pride. Located in the picturesque regions of Bath, the Cotswolds, Wiltshire, and Somerset, employees benefit from working on high-end, characterful builds while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. With a focus on transparency and clear communication, Build Twenty Two empowers its team members to take initiative and contribute to the company's success.
