Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: North Bristol area (easy reach of Aztec West, Bradley Stoke)
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 + £6,000 car allowance + package
Sector: New build residential developments
Start Date: ASAP
The Company
A respected and quality-driven residential developer with a strong reputation across the South West. They deliver well-designed, mid-volume housing schemes — typically 3, 4 and 5-bed homes with occasional apartment blocks, blending private sale with some affordable housing. Known for stability, repeat work and a supportive culture, they continue to secure a healthy pipeline across the region.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – The Role
This Senior Quantity Surveyor position sits within an established regional commercial team, supporting new build residential developments across the wider Bristol area. Reporting to a Commercial Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day commercial management of a live project while balancing your time between the office and local sites. The role offers autonomy, trust and the ability to manage your own diary.
Typical duties and responsibilities
* To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved on your project
* Prepare accurate cost/value reconciliation reports
* Prepare and agree interim valuations to secure the best commercial position for the business
* Agree subcontractor final accounts to maximise project margins
* Prepare subcontract orders in line with procedures, procurement schedules and programme requirements
* Maintain full control of subcontractor accounts, variations and commercial correspondence
* Manage subcontracts professionally, ensuring clarity, accuracy and timely communication
* Carry out all quantity surveying duties as required across your project
* Prepare or support monthly cost/value reports, forecasting the final financial position accurately
* Prepare project turnover and cash flow forecasts and update them as required
Senior Quantity Surveyor – The Person
* Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or strong Quantity Surveyor ready to step up
* Background with a major or regional house builder, or a residential-focused main contractor
* Proven track record of delivering new build residential schemes within budget and programme
* Experience mentoring junior surveyors is beneficial but not essential
* Practical, commercially aware and able to spot better ways of doing things
* A collaborative team player who wants to contribute to a growing regional business
* Comfortably commutable to the North Bristol area
Senior Quantity Surveyor – The Reward
* Competitive salary
* Car allowance
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Consistent local work across the South West
* A mixture of interesting, well-designed residential developments
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