Quantity Surveyor

Company Description

Established in 1998 Lancer Scott offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services. Based in the heart of Bristol we have enjoyed success and significant growth, particularly in the last four years with turnover increasing from £56 million in 2020 to £125 million in 2025.

To ensure our business remains fully supported we are investing into our people strategy and infrastructure to give our employees the tools to perform to the best of their ability. If you would like to join a rapidly expanding business that can offer up good opportunities for career development and professional personal growth, you should apply today and lets talk.

Job Description

What is the main purpose of this role?

Contribute to the success of a variety of projects ranging in value and sectors. You’ll need to have strong analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail to enhance our project management capabilities. You will play a key role in analysing budgets, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful execution of a variety of projects.

This is a new role as the result of continued success and our ability to deliver a tailored and quality service.

What will be my core responsibilities?

• Review construction plans, providing detailed quantity and cost requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including site managers, clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure seamless communication and coordination.
• Provide senior level support to site based contract staff and oversee the validation, valuation and forecasting process on Facilities Management contracts.
• Estimating and WIP support on SOR based Facilities Management contracts.
• Complete labour loading and pricing schedules for Facilities Management tender returns.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, analysis, contracts, budgets, risk assessments, and other essential documents.
• Document changes in design promptly, updating budgets to reflect modifications accurately.
• Establish and foster professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders to facilitate effective project execution.
• Travel to various sites as required to oversee project progress and address on-site challenges.

Qualifications

• A sound knowledge and experience of project cost and commercial management in projects up to £3m in value.
• Excellent attention to detail especially when working with costs and measurements.
• An ability to organise, plan and prioritise to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain a network of professional relationships.
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel as necessary.

You will ideally have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Construction estimating experience within the UK construction or facilities management industry.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.