Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Group · Coventry, England

Quantity Surveyor at Thorn Baker Group, based in Coventry, England, paying £45,000 - £55,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Location
Coventry, England
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
29 Aug 2026

Reference 287300

About the role

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Coventry
Salary: £45,000- £55,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent

Join a leading offsite construction specialist

Our client is a market-leading specialist in panelised offsite construction, delivering innovative building solutions across the education, healthcare, residential, commercial and life sciences sectors. Backed by one of the UK's largest construction groups, they combine the stability of a major contractor with the agility and innovation of a specialist business.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-3 years' commercial experience who is looking to develop their career within a forward-thinking business at the forefront of modern methods of construction.

The Role

Working as part of an experienced commercial team, you'll be responsible for the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account, helping to ensure projects are delivered successfully and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

  • Procuring, negotiating and administering subcontract packages

  • Preparing applications for payment, valuations and final accounts

  • Managing project budgets, forecasts and cash flow

  • Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risk

  • Monitoring subcontractor performance and project progress

  • Ensuring contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle

  • Supporting the resolution of commercial issues and disputes

  • Building strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams

About You

The business is keen to speak with candidates from a variety of construction backgrounds. Previous offsite or timber frame experience is beneficial but not essential.

You'll ideally have:

  • 2-3 years' Quantity Surveying or commercial experience

  • Experience working for a subcontractor or specialist contractor

  • Education sector experience (preferred but not essential)

  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills

  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

  • A proactive attitude and a desire to progress your career

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression

  • A collaborative and supportive working environment

  • The chance to work on innovative offsite construction projects

  • Long-term job security with a growing business and strong order book

If you're looking to join a progressive construction business where you can develop your commercial career and work on exciting projects across the UK, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

Reference: 287300 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 29 Aug 2026 · Listed via Thorn Baker Group

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