Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to join a thriving, growing regional main contractor where your commercial expertise will directly shape exciting projects and career progression?
Our client is a well-established and expanding SME commercial contracting business based in Bristol, delivering high-quality building and fit-out projects across the South West. Known for their collaborative culture, repeat business, and strong pipeline of work, they are now scaling their commercial team following a very successful placement we made at the end of 2025.
Due to continued growth and our exclusive recruitment partnership, we are delighted to be representing them again in the search for a talented Quantity Surveyor to join their close-knit commercial team.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of projects from pre-construction through to final account.
Prepare and manage tenders, bills of quantities, cost estimates, and budgets.
Carry out cost control, value engineering, risk management, and variation assessment.
Produce monthly CVR reports, cashflow forecasts, and financial updates for project and senior management.
Liaise closely with site teams, subcontractors, clients, and designers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Negotiate and agree subcontractor packages, interim valuations, and final accounts.
Support the commercial team in driving profitability and delivering exceptional client outcomes.
About You:
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a main contractor or commercial fit-out specialist (regional/SME experience highly desirable).
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of managing projects profitably.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Degree/HND in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) and/or working towards / hold MRICS (advantageous but not essential).
Full UK driving licence (essential due to site travel in the region).
Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a growing, supportive SME environment.
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary up to £60,000 (dependent on experience).
Car allowance (or company vehicle option in some cases).
Pension scheme, private healthcare options, and performance-related bonus potential.
25+ days holiday + bank holidays.
Genuine career development in a business that invests in its people.
Opportunity to work on varied, interesting regional projects with long-term clients.
This is a fantastic chance to join a stable yet ambitious contractor at an exciting stage of growth, where your contribution will be truly valued and visible.
If you're based in or around Bristol / the South West and ready for your next career move, we'd love to hear from you.
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation
Salary description
£60000.00 - £60000.00 per year