Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - Bristol

Project: £10k - £2m - a diverse range of projects including scaffolding packages, remediation works, demolition, civil engineering and wider enabling works
Location: Bristol, South West
Job Type: Permanent
Reporting into: Director

About the Company

Our client is a well-established family run specialist with expertise in demolition, environmental services and waste management, renowned for delivering excellence, safety and innovation. With decades of proven experience, they deliver a comprehensive range of services including demolition, dismantling, decontamination, remediation, licensed asbestos removal, and a 24/7 emergency response for fire and flood incidents across the UK. Committed to health, safety and environmental excellence, our client continuously invests in personnel, training, and modern plant & equipment. Whether it's contaminated sites, city centre demolitions, or complex refurbishments, they approach every job with precision, compliance, and integrity.

The Opportunity

As a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role as part of the commercial team, working across a diverse range of projects including scaffolding packages, remediation works, demolition, civil engineering and wider enabling works valued between £10k - £2m, initially based from the Bristol office with frequent site visits. You will oversee financial aspects; ensuring strict compliance with contract terms and maintaining the project's budgetary constraints while contributing to its overall successful and seamless completion.

What We're Looking For

Relevant Qualifications:

* Degree in Quantity Surveying (or similar)
* RICS / working towards - desirable however is not essential

Experience:

* Proven experience of working on a range of projects including scaffolding packages, remediation works, demolition, civil engineering and wider enabling works

* Extensive background within the industry with a minimum of 2 years' experience working within civil engineering, groundworks, demolition or similar

Key Skills:

* IT skills
* Effective time management
* Superb negotiation capabilities
* Analytical and Mathematical skills
* Excellent sales and presentation skills
* Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
* Strong communication and attention to details
* Understanding of construction laws and regulations
* The ability to accurately estimate the costs associated with the project
* A solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques

Key Responsibilities

* Develop precise cost estimates for civil engineering, groundworks, and enabling works, including scaffolding and remediation
* Assist in negotiating contracts, managing subcontractor quotations and purch