Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description Overview Shape a faster, smarter, safer future. Become a vital member of our Buildings and Places Commercial Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for delivering work that's driven by excellence as well as doing the right thing.

We are seeking a personable, ambitious, enthusiastic, and energetic Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Building and Places Commercial team in Bristol to support our continuing growth within the local market. As senior member of the team, you'll work closely with the delivery team to ensure commercial targets are met, risks are managed, and project controls are maintained. You will be working on a variety of education, commercial, defence, industrial, retail, projects to name only a few, primarily in the South West but also the wider UK.

Join us as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, and you'll be part of a team that delivers high-quality expertise and is driven - not just by success - but also by doing what's right. Collaborating with supportive team members, clients, stakeholders, and contractors, you'll enjoy opportunities to mentor co-workers while progressing your career.

We are looking for a well-rounded Senior Quantity Surveyor with Pre and Post Contract experience. Collaboration – Working in the client team and liaising with leadership, project managers, contractors, and internal teams to maintain strong relationships. Cost Management
- Monitor and control project costs to ensure the project is delivered within budget. Validate and manage contractor and supplier costs & payments. Reporting
- Provide regular financial reports to ensure our clients have confidence in their project outcomes. Present financial performance and risk updates. Procurement – Undertaking procurement or supporting the procurement team in evaluating and appointing contractors. Contract Administration
- Administer various contract types, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions. Manage contract change reviewing validity, quotations and ensuring timely submissions and agreement. Work closely with the Project Manager to maintain accurate and comprehensive project records. Risk and Value Management
- Identify, analyse, and mitigate commercial risks. Assist in value engineering to optimise project performance. Support and manage junior staff in the delivery of quantity surveying services.

BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar Ideally a Chartered member of the RICS. Conversant in pre and post contract quantity surveying duties. JCT, NEC, contract experience. Understanding of methods of measurement (NRM). While your primary role will involve delivering high‑quality work for our clients, we also value your contribution to the wider business. As part of your journey here, you'll have opportunities to get involved in areas such as People Leadership (through line management or mentoring), Business Development (like supporting bids or helping grow client accounts), Technical Leadership (guiding best practices, sharing knowledge and supporting technical excellence across teams) and other initiatives that improve how we work.

We encourage everyone to play an active role in shaping our culture and success.

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