Quantity Surveyor

  • Kingston Barnes Ltd
  • City, Swindon
  • Nov 26, 2025
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Management Architect and Design

Job Description

Kingston Barnes is recruiting on behalf of a leading regional main contractor that delivers a wide range of high-quality building projects across the South West and surrounding areas. With a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the team.

The Company

Our client is a privately-owned regional contractor with a fantastic reputation for delivering high-quality projects. They undertake diverse and interesting projects ranging from traditional refurbishment projects to complex new build design and build, and everything in between, ranging in value from £1m-£30m.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for managing projects from pre-construction through to final account.

Your duties will include:

  • Supporting all commercial aspects of the construction process
  • Selecting and placing orders with sub-contractors for necessary packages of work, liaising with other site team members, and buyer as necessary
  • Ensuring that the terms agreed with the sub-contractors are robust and that risk and cost effective solutions for the project are provided
  • Attending regular review and control meetings with the management team, to include financial reports (including the monthly project reviews) in line with company reporting timetable
  • Promoting company vision, values and a culture of continuous improvement
  • Communicating with colleagues, customers, consultants and sub-contractors in a warm and persuasive manner, adopting a style suitable for the audience and building a positive working relationship

What We re Looking For

  • Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor
  • Track record delivering new build, design & build, and traditional build schemes
  • Strong commercial acumen and contractual knowledge
  • Ability to manage multiple projects or a large standalone scheme
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

What s On Offer

You ll be joining a values-led contractor where culture, commitment, and craftsmanship are at the heart of everything they do.

  • Competitive Salary
  • Up to 10% annual bonus (discretionary, linked to company performance)
  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (35 total)
  • Health Care Cash Plan & Private Medical Insurance
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity & family leave
  • Generous pension scheme & life assurance
  • Flexible working & wellbeing support
  • Personal development and progression plan