Senior Quantity Surveyor - Bristol
Salary: -65,000 - -75,000 + Package
Project: Major -100m Construction Scheme

Hays are working with a leading UK main contractor who are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a newly secured -100m scheme in Bristol.



This is a key appointment on a newly secured major scheme in Filton, Bristol, within the defence, research and advanced manufacturing sector, being delivered for a prestigious blue-chip client. The project is a high-value, technically complex development and will require a Senior Quantity Surveyor who is confident working in a fast-paced, site-based environment. The contractor has a strong reputation for delivering large-scale projects across the UK and Ireland, with experience across commercial, industrial, manufacturing, defence, healthcare, education and infrastructure sectors.


The role will be site-based in Bristol, reporting directly into the Commercial Manager, and will suit a commercially strong Quantity Surveyor who is confident managing packages, subcontractor accounts, variations, valuations and cost reporting on high-value projects.

The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Managing commercial duties on a major -100m construction scheme
• Preparing and managing subcontractor procurement packages
• Assessing and certifying subcontractor interim payments
• Managing variations, valuations and final accounts
• Supporting monthly CVR reporting and cost forecasting
• Identifying and managing commercial risk across the project
• Assisting with Extension of Time, Loss and Expense and contractual claims where required
• Ensuring strong commercial control across subcontractor accounts
• Working closely with site teams to ensure commercial and operational alignment
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
• Strong experience working on large-scale construction projects
• Good knowledge of JCT and/or NEC forms of contract
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account
• Strong reporting, cost control and CVR experience
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a site-based project team
• Degree/HNC/HND or relevant construction/commercial qualification preferred

What''s on Offer

• Salary between -65,000 - -75,000 DOE
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a landmark -100m Bristol scheme
• Clear career progression with a respected UK contractor
• Supportive commercial team and strong project pipeline
• Long-term opportunity within a growing business

Apply
If you are a Quantity Surveyor looking for on a major project in Bristol, please apply or contact James Mitchell at Hays for a confidential conversation.

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