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Quantity Surveyor
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Calne, Wiltshire, SN11, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-27
Listing for:
DK Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-27
Job specializations:
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Construction
Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering -
Engineering
Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Wiltshire Area
£54,000 + £6,000k
Car Allowance + Bonus
Are you a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor ready to take full ownership of high-value planned works contracts?
We’re partnering with a well-established, forward-thinking construction and property services business delivering capital improvement programmes for a major local authority client. With a strong reputation for quality, sustainability and long-term partnerships, this organisation is entering an exciting phase of growth and this is your opportunity to be part of it.
The Opportunity
As Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take full commercial responsibility for planned and capital works projects valued up to £3m. This is a hands-on role offering genuine autonomy, influence, and visibility within the business.
You’ll work closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders to drive profitability, manage risk, and ensure successful financial delivery from pre-contract stage through to final account.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions
* Identifying commercial risks and implementing mitigation strategies
* Producing budget cost value reconciliations
* Managing variations and ensuring accurate contract valuations
* Monitoring cash flow, purchase orders, credits and debtors
* Producing and analysing weekly cost and performance reports
* Supporting productivity planning with operational teams
* Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
* Ensuring contracts are delivered on time, on budget, and to agreed quality standards
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role within planned works, refurbishment, or capital projects
* Experience managing projects/programmes up to £3m in value
* Strong commercial acumen with a sharp eye for cost control and value optimisation
* Confident communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships
* Organised, analytical, and solutions-focused
* Comfortable taking ownership and driving performance
What’s On Offer
* £54,000 basic salary
* £6,000 car allowance
* Profit share/ bonus
* Enhanced pension contribution
* Private healthcare & life cover
* Profit share scheme
* Flexible annual leave options (buy/sell scheme)
* Genuine career progression within a growing division
* Supportive, collaborative culture
Additional Information / Benefits
bonus + car allowance
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