Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Thorn Baker Construction
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • 10/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bristol (Office based with hybrid working)

Thorn Baker s award-winning client, a leading residential developer, is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their newly opened Bristol office. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in growing a new regional team, with a clear and achievable pathway to Commercial Manager within the next two years as the region expands.

What s in it for you?
  • Competitive salary up to £75,000 plus package

  • Car allowance or company car

  • Mileage and fuel allowance

  • Annual bonus scheme

  • Private pension scheme

  • Private healthcare

  • Personal benefits portal with tailored discounts and perks

  • Hybrid working: up to 2 days working from home per week

  • Ongoing investment in training and professional development

Required Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience working on apartment / residential projects

  • Experience with COINS and Microsoft Office packages (desirable but not essential)

  • Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills (written and verbal)

  • A proactive can-do attitude with strong time management skills

  • Ambition to help grow the region and progress into a Commercial Manager role

Key Responsibilities
  • Preparation of interim valuations and final accounts

  • Procurement of sub-contractors in line with programme targets and company policies, including competency checks, recommendations, orders, warranties, and pre-order meetings

  • Contract administration of sub-contracts, including progress meetings, delay evaluations, variations, day works, notices, damages, waste management, and defects

  • Timely and accurate assessment and payment of sub-contractor applications, including issuing payment notices and managing contra charges

  • Agreement of final accounts with sub-contractors

  • Evaluation and monitoring of variations and provisional sums

  • Accurate production of internal valuations, sub-contract liabilities, and cost value reconciliation's in line with reporting timetables

  • Take-offs and preparation of bills of quantities for tender submissions

A full job description is available upon request.

For more information, please apply and Chloe will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.