Commercial Operations - Senior Quantity Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead a dynamic team in Bristol. This role involves managing complex commercial and contract aspects of high-value schemes, enhancing your leadership and stakeholder management skills. With a focus on safety and integrity, the company fosters an inclusive culture and offers flexible working arrangements. Join a team dedicated to supporting the UK's strategic road network and make a significant impact in the civil engineering sector.

Qualifications

• HND or higher in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in contract administration with NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contract aspects of schemes.
• Mentor and train team members in professional qualifications.
• Oversee supply chain management and cost reconciliation.

Skills

Contract Administration

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Risk Profiling

Education

HND or higher in Civil Engineering

Membership of RICS / CInstCES

Job description

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Commercial Operations - Senior Quantity Surveyor, Bristol

Client: National Highways

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d1f941ee4348

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Your new role

We are expanding our commercial management team to support National Highways’ annual £1bn investment programme to maintain the Strategic Road Network. As part of this, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team.

You will lead a team of quantity surveyors and be responsible for the end-to-end commercial and contract management of a complex programme of schemes, each valued from £1m to over £30m. This role offers opportunities to enhance your leadership, stakeholder management, and commercial skills in a complex delivery environment.

This position is based in Bristol with a flexible hybrid working approach, combining office and home working.

What you’ll be leading on

• Managing the commercial and contract aspects of all schemes, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and timely responses to contractual matters.
• Line management responsibilities.
• Mentoring, training, and coaching team members; supporting professional qualification pursuits (e.g., MRICS).
• Overseeing supply chain management, including enquiry documentation, quotation assessment, works order awards, and payments.
• Ensuring accurate scheme cost and value reconciliation, assisting with forecasts and risk profiling.
• Managing site-level change processes, including early warnings and compensation events, and producing related documentation for clients and supply chains.
• Acting as the first point of escalation for contract and commercial issues.

To be successful you’ll need

• HND or higher in Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, or Quantity Surveying.
• Membership or associate membership of relevant professional bodies (RICS / CInstCES).
• Experience in contract administration, preferably with NEC contracts and in a portfolio or programme setting.
• Post-qualification experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial roles, providing expert advice on complex commercial issues, ideally within civil engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage, prioritize, and collaborate effectively.
• Line management and mentoring experience (preferred).

A bit about us

At National Highways, we believe in a connected country and fostering an inclusive culture that promotes wellbeing. We are committed to continuous improvement and supporting our colleagues’ careers.

If you prioritize safety, ownership, passion, teamwork, and integrity, you’ll be a great fit for us.

We offer flexible working arrangements and are open to discussing part-time roles, job shares, and flexible hours during the interview process.