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Quantity Surveyor

Posted 5 hours ago

  • Filton, Gloucestershire
  • Permanent
  • Company Car / Car Allowance
  • £52,000 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In a month
Role: Quantity Surveyor – Projects (South West Region)
Location: Bristol - MOD Abbey Wood
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £52,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance + Benefits

Support High-Impact Construction Projects Across the Defence Estate

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Projects Team supporting refurbishment and new build works across the South West. Based in Bristol—with regular attendance required at MOD Abbey Wood—this role is ideal for candidates within a commutable distance and ready to take a hands-on role in delivering critical infrastructure projects.

The Role
You’ll be involved in a diverse portfolio of projects across defence sites in the region, delivering vital support in cost estimation, project planning, and commercial oversight. Your responsibilities will include:

Estimating costs, quantities, and timelines for multiple concurrent projects
Supporting internal teams with pricing, documentation, and stakeholder liaison
Developing cost models, performing risk analysis, and contributing to proposal preparation
Advising the Billable Works Team on cost implications and commercial strategy
Attending risk and progress meetings with the Senior Leadership Team
Ensuring compliance with statutory and company policies in health and safety, sustainability, and quality
Driving continuous improvement and supporting change initiativesYou will be expected to work on 3–4 live projects at any given time, maintaining a strong commercial overview and ensuring value for money across the lifecycle of each project.

What You’ll Need

HND/Foundation Degree (or equivalent experience) in Quantity Surveying
Background in construction and/or commercial property maintenance
Proven experience in cost modelling, risk management, and dispute resolution
Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
Ability to manage a varied workload and multiple project streams concurrently
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the South West
Eligibility for SC (Security Clearance) vettingThis role is ideal for either an experienced Quantity Surveyor or a capable Assistant QS looking to step up into a broader and more autonomous role within a high-impact sector.

What’s on Offer

25 days annual leave
Company car or car allowance
6% employer-matched pension contribution
Single private medical cover
Life assurance (2x base salary)
Clear progression pathways and development opportunitiesJoin a team committed to delivering real impact through expert project delivery. If you’re ready to bring your commercial acumen to an environment that values precision, reliability, and improvement, we’d love to hear from you