Senior Quantity Surveyor
Bristol / Filton Area
£60,000 – £70,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
️ Defence | Construction | Refurbishment | Main Contractor
An established and fast-growing specialist construction contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding commercial team based in the Bristol area.
Operating across the defence, infrastructure, energy and secure environments sectors, the business delivers high-value refurbishment, fit-out and new-build projects throughout the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Senior QS looking to work on technically challenging projects within highly regulated environments.
The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for major construction and refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to final account.
You will work closely with operational teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects are delivered profitably, efficiently and to the highest standards.
This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor with experience in:
1. Defence construction projects
2. Refurbishment and fit-out
3. Main contracting
4. Secure or regulated environments
5. NEC and JCT contracts
6. Commercial management of complex construction schemes
Key Responsibilities
7. Full commercial management of construction projects
8. Cost planning, forecasting and reporting
9. Procurement and subcontract management
10. Managing applications for payment and valuations
11. Variations, change control and claims management
12. Cost value reconciliations (CVRs)
13. Contract administration and risk management
14. Negotiation and agreement of final accounts
15. Monitoring project profitability and cash flow
16. Supporting operational teams on contractual matters
17. Building strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners
Requirements
To be considered for this Senior Quantity Surveyor position, you should have:
18. HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
19. Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS within construction
20. Strong understanding of NEC and/or JCT contracts
21. Experience working for a main contractor
22. Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
23. Ability to manage projects independently
24. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
25. Good understanding of procurement and subcontract administration
26. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and commercial reporting systems
Desirable
27. Experience within defence, infrastructure or secure projects
28. Working towards or achieved RICS, CIOB or equivalent professional accreditation
What’s On Offer?
29. Competitive salary of £60,000 – £70,000
30. Car allowance
31. Pension scheme
32. Private healthcare and cash plan
33. Electric vehicle scheme
34. Cycle to work scheme
35. 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
36. Long-term career progression
37. Structured training and development
38. Opportunity to work on prestigious UK projects
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity within a growing and forward-thinking construction business, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.