Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Bristol
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000–£80,000 & Package
Sphere Solutions are partnering with a highly successful and well-established civils and groundworks subcontractor to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, based in Bristol.
With an expansion phase in full swing and a large client base of repeat business, this is an excellent time to join the business and enhance your career.
This is a senior commercial role, offering responsibility for overseeing multiple residential and commercial projects, providing commercial leadership, and acting as a key interface between clients, site teams, and the wider supply chain.
Responsibilities
1. Leading the preparation and management of valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
2. Producing and overseeing valuation matrices, dayworks schedules, and cost reporting
3. Full commercial ownership of project spend, forecasts, and cost value reconciliations
4. Reviewing contract documentation and drawings, ensuring commercial risks and changes are managed effectively
5. Managing cost variations arising from design changes and revised information
6. Verifying and approving subcontractor payments
7. Liaising with clients to agree dayworks, variations, and commercial matters
8. Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff where required
9. Ensuring all commercial processes align with ISO, SMAS, CHAS, and Achilles accreditations
About You
10. Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within groundworks and/or civil engineering
11. Confident managing multiple projects and senior client relationships
12. Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge
13. Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred)
What’s on Offer
14. Salary of £70,000–£80,000 depending on experience
15. Company package
16. Long-term career progression within a growing and respected regional contractor
17. Stable workload supported by long-standing client relationships
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