Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor (QS) – Defence Construction Projects

Location:

Bristol | Hybrid working

Salary:
Up to £60,000 + package

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to build a long-term career working on secure, high-profile Defence construction projects.

Our client is a well-established construction contractor delivering complex projects in highly regulated environments. They are looking to appoint a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to support project delivery, cost control, and commercial performance across Defence schemes based in the South West.

Work on Secure, High-Value Defence Projects

You’ll be involved in technically challenging projects where quality, compliance, and commercial control really matter.

This role is ideal for a Quantity Surveyor with around 4 years’ experience who wants exposure to more complex work, structured commercial processes, and progression within a supportive team.

Enjoy a flexible hybrid setup while being part of a collaborative Bristol-based commercial team.

Salary up to £60k plus package, reflecting experience and progression potential.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of Defence projects from pre-contract through to final account.

You will:

• Assist with cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting
• Manage subcontractor packages, valuations, and payments
• Support change control, variations, and cost recovery
• Work closely with project teams to manage risk and maximise value
• Ensure compliance with contract and commercial procedures
• Contribute to the successful commercial delivery of secure projects

This role will suit a degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a more challenging and rewarding environment.

You will bring:

• An undergraduate degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Around 4 years’ experience working within a commercial department
• Good understanding of construction commercial processes
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to engage with project teams

Defence experience is advantageous but not essential — the right attitude and commercial foundation are key.

If you’re a Quantity Surveyor looking to work on Defence projects, gain exposure to complex construction environments, and develop your career with hybrid flexibility, this is an opportunity worth exploring.