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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job in Bristol, Bristol County, BS1, England, UK
Listing for: Hays
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 75000 GBP Yearly GBP 65000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reference: 4816336

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Bristol Salary: 65,000 to 75,000 (per annum)
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Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Construction / Construction - Building Projects Company:
Hays Consultant:
James Mitchell Hays office:
Southampton — Ground Floor, Clockwise, Mountbatten House, Grosvenor Square Phone:
Email: james.mitchell

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

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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. #4816336 - James Mitchell
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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