Senior Quantity Surveyor

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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