Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tier 1 Main Contractor
Bristol, South West
Permanent | Excellent Salary + Package
Are you a seasoned Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take the lead on high-profile public sector projects? Our client, a highly respected and award-winning Tier 1 main contractor, is looking to strengthen their commercial team in Bristol due to continued growth and a robust pipeline of secured work.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex projects across defence, justice, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors. In this role, you’ll play a key part in the successful commercial delivery of MOD and MOJ framework projects across the South West region.
About the Company
 1. Leading Tier 1 national contractor with a long-standing presence in the South West
 2. Multi award-winning, diverse project portfolio
 3. Strong commitment to quality, innovation, and employee development
 4. Consistently high staff retention and career progression opportunities
Role Responsibilities
 5. Lead the commercial management of key MOD and MOJ projects from pre-construction through to final account
 6. Oversee procurement strategies, contract administration, and cost reporting
 7. Mentor and manage junior commercial team members
 8. Ensure project profitability through rigorous cost control and value engineering
 9. Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
 10. Contribute to strategic planning and commercial decision-making at project and regional level
What We’re Looking For
 11. Solid track record with a Tier 1 or major main contractor
 12. Strong experience on public sector frameworks – MOD/MOJ projects desirable
 13. Highly proficient in NEC and/or JCT contracts
 14. Strong leadership and negotiation skills
 15. Based in the South West with flexibility to travel to sites across the region
What’s on Offer
 16. Work for one of the industry’s most respected contractors
 17. Significant responsibility on high-value, long-term public sector frameworks
 18. Excellent salary and benefits package
 19. Long-term job security with a healthy and diverse pipeline of work
 20. Genuine opportunities for future progression to Managing QS or Commercial Manager level