Senior Quantity Surveyor required for leading civil engineering contractor in the Bristol / Bridgwater area. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will ideally come from a civil engineering or groundworks background. Senior Quantity surveyors with project experience covering earthworks, sea defence, heavy civils and groundworks would be an advantage. The Senior Quantity Surveyor duties will be but not limited to Regular & diligent review/summary of site records/diarys/allocations & compilation to ensure timely and accurate presentation of appropriate documentation in support of additional payment, variations, claims etc. Prompt presentation of applications for payment, including contractual entitlements. Ensuring that payments are received in accordance with the contract terms and correctly allocated with accounts department. Preparation and presentation of Monthly Cost/Value Reconciliations and Final Cost/Value Forecasts. Preparation and presentation of forward work schedules and cash flows. Procurement, negotiation and placing of Sub-contract and materials orders. Financial and commercial management of Sub-contractors through to settlement of their Final Accounts. Ensuring that all contractual letters/ notices and information are presented in accordance with the contract requirements. Commercial support to the site and contracts management team. Commercial support to the Estimating and Procurement teams. Close liaison with the client on all commercial matters, including preparation and submission of supporting information including building/maintaining relationships