Quantity Surveyor / Senior Surveyor - Groundworks / ...

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, construction, groundworks, demolition or a similar background 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 purchase orders * Produce valuations / interim payments and final accounts * Carry out site evaluations to assess constraints, quantities and assist in cost control * Maintain cost reports and work on budget forecasts * Collaborate with Site Managers, Project Leads and Commercial Director to ensure financial performance * Support implementation of systems to improve estimation / measurement efficiency * Maintain and oversee relationships with stakeholders and clients * Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes * Execute effective strategies to ensure steady project advancement * Preparation of accurate and comprehensive project documentation * Execute routine quality reviews to ensure compliance with standards * Execute risk management strategies to address unexpected obstacles Why Join? * Company vehicle for site visits * Excellent opportunity to work with a well-established and reputable company