Senior Quantity Surveyor
Bristol / Swindon
Taylor Woodrow is the sole provider for Lot 3 – Western Geotechnical Off-Track and Drainage – within Network Rail’s £2bn Wales and Western region programme of works.
The Lot covers the route from London Paddington to Penzance and involves the ongoing maintenance and renewal of civil engineering assets, including embankments, cuttings, scour protection, and earthworks drainage.
As part of this project, we are currently looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a Civil Engineering background to be based out of Bristol working across a number of schemes.
Duties Include:
* Managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects.
* Ensuring projects are completed within the projected budget.
* Providing financial and commercial advice to the project team.
* Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.
* Monitoring and controlling costs throughout the project lifecycle.
* Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to commercial risks.
* Managing subcontractor procurement, payments, and final accounts.
* Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
Person Specification
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the construction or engineering sectors.
* Strong understanding of construction contracts, tender processes, and cost control mechanisms.
* Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills.
* Relevant degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
* Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS) is desirable but not essential