Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bristol

Salary: £70,000 to £85,000 + car allowance + package

Sector: Construction > Main Contractor > RC Frame Residential

Project: New Build Apartment Scheme (£50m+)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Senior Quantity Surveyor – The Company

A leading privately owned main contractor with a strong national reputation for delivering large-scale, architecturally impressive residential developments is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major Bristol project.

The business specialises in complex city centre apartment schemes and delivers projects typically ranging from £40m to £70m in value. Known for high-quality design, strong delivery teams and a collaborative culture, they continue to grow steadily across the UK.

This is an opportunity to work on a flagship RC frame apartment development of over 150 units in the Bristol area, joining an experienced commercial and operational team on a long-term project.

Senior Quantity Surveyor – The Role

This role will see you taking commercial responsibility for a major new build apartment scheme, reporting to an experienced Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor.

You will work closely with project delivery, design and procurement teams to ensure strong financial control throughout the life of the project while supporting the development of more junior members of the commercial team.

The position offers exposure to a major residential development and the opportunity to progress within a growing contractor delivering some of the most high-profile schemes in the region.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

* Ensure optimum commercial return is achieved across the project

* Prepare and manage monthly cost / value reconciliation reports

* Prepare and agree interim valuations with the client

* Manage subcontract procurement and subcontract orders

* Administer subcontract accounts and manage variations

* Maintain strong commercial control of subcontractor packages

* Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margin

* Produce accurate financial forecasting and reporting

* Work closely with operational and design teams to manage project costs

* Support and mentor junior commercial team members where required

Senior Quantity Surveyor – The Person

* Proven experience working for a main contractor

* Strong experience delivering new build construction projects

* Experience on RC frame residential or large multi-storey developments preferred

* Track record of commercial responsibility on projects typically £25m+

* Strong subcontract management and financial reporting skills

* Ability to work collaboratively with site and design teams

* Ambitious and motivated to progress within a growing contractor

* Commutable to the Bristol area

The Reward

* £70,000 – £85,000 salary

* Car allowance

* Full company benefits package

* Flagship Bristol residential development

* Long-term regional project pipeline

* Excellent career progression within a growing contractor

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