Quantity Surveyor

Dubizzle Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction consultancy in Bristol is seeking a passionate Quantity Surveyor to oversee construction projects. In this role, you will manage financial aspects, ensure client satisfaction, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant field, experience in construction, and a client-centric approach. This position offers numerous benefits including private health cover and a generous holiday policy.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Private health cover from day one

Annual discretionary bonus and salary review

Cycle-to-work scheme

Career development support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the construction industry.
• Understanding of value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects from outset to completion.
• Manage financial aspects of construction projects.
• Lead post-contract duties including valuations and reporting.

Skills

Excellent technical grounding in cost management

Client-centric outlook

Ability to deliver projects with support

Networking skills

Leadership skills

Education

Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent)

Achieved or working towards MRICS

Tools

Cost-X

BIM

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and ambitiousQuantity Surveyorto join our dynamic construction consultancy, working within our Private Sector team in Bristol! This exciting role will provide you with an opportunity to work alongside a global tech client, supporting a major development for the Bristol region. Get hands on experience of innovative construction methods, joining the construction phase of a complex and large scale project close to the City centre.

Why Fulkers Bailey Russell?

At Fulkers Bailey Russell,we’renot just about delivering projects —we’rea construction consultancy that is focused on making a positive impact. We deliver exceptional consultancy services, championsustainability and most importantly, empowerandprioritise ourpeople.

As a proud B Corp,we’recommitted tohigh standardsof social and environmental performanceandmaking the journey smooth and successful for our clients.We’rebig enough to lead complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough to genuinely support andcare for our employees – our 'Fulkers people'.

What does the role involve?

AsaQuantity Surveyorwith us,you’llbe overseeing construction projects from outset to completion onallcommercialand financial aspects of construction projects. The role involves working with your project team toallow projects to be delivered safely, on time and to budget whilst ensuringhigh levelsof client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage cost plans, life cycle costing, cash flows and benchmarking using software such as Cost-X and BIM
• Prepare tender documentation, bills of quantities, procurement reports and manage the full tender process including evaluations and reporting
• Obtain supplier quotations andmaintainaccuratecost databases and risk registers
• Lead post-contract duties including valuations, cost reporting, change control, final account negotiations, and evaluation of variations and claims
• Act as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent, including issuing instructions, overseeing snagging, issuing certificates (e.g. practical completion), and post-contract admin
• Attend client meetings and site visits, liaising with consultants and project teams
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance processes and best practice standards
• Mentor and support Assistant Surveyors as part of team development
• Always take personal responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and others by working within company H&S procedures
• Endeavour to improve our social and environmental impact
• Any other duties as reasonablyrequired
• Previousexperiencein a similar role
• Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent)
• Achieved or working towards MRICS
• Experience of working within the construction industry and commercial awareness of the construction process
• Excellent technical grounding in allmain areasof cost management, contractsuitesand their application
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of value engineering
• A client-centric outlook, with an ambition to deliver projects meeting clientobjectivescost effectively
• Ability to deliver a project with minor support from senior staff from feasibility studies through to final account
• Able to network and willingness to contribute towards business development
• Able to efficientlysupport with anddelegate tasks to assistants through the development of leadership skills

Joining Fulkers means more than just joininga great team—it’san exciting journey filled with rewarding benefits!

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus an extra paid day off for your birthday and Christmas shutdown
• Optionto buy or carry over up to 5additionalholiday days annually
• Private health cover from day one
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and charitable volunteer leave
• Agile working policy
• Annual discretionary bonus and salary review
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Access to a wellbeing appandonline learning platform
• Career development, chartership supportand training opportunities
• Internal recruitmentreferral bonusscheme

Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation, meetinghigh standardsof social and environmental performance. We're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - diversity in our team leads to creativity, innovation, and better business outcomes, and we promote equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity.

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