Quantity Surveyor

RGB; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company pension

Life insurance

Generous annual leave

Discretionary annual bonus

Career progression

Job summary

RGB in Bristol is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its civil engineering commercial team. The role covers projects across the South West with a salary of £45,000 to £55,000 plus car allowance and benefits.

You will manage project costs, valuations, contracts, subcontractor accounts and reporting on commercial performance. A strong NEC contract knowledge and solid communication skills are essential for progression within an established contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, highways or groundworks.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and cost reporting.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial activities across civil engineering projects.
• Administer NEC contracts, compensation events and early warnings.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and final accounts.
• Prepare valuations, cost reports and forecasts.
• Identify risks and opportunities and report them.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

Civil engineering knowledge

NEC contracts understanding

Negotiation skills

Cost control

Education

Experience-based professional qualification

Tools

Cost reporting tools

Job description

RGB seeks a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a permanent basis in Bristol, covering civil engineering projects across the South West. The position carries a salary of £45,000 to £55,000 plus car allowance and additional benefits. Duties include managing project costs, preparing and agreeing valuations, administering contracts, assessing subcontractor accounts and reporting on commercial performance. Candidates should demonstrate proven quantity surveying experience within civil engineering or construction, strong contractual knowledge, sound commercial judgement and confident negotiation skills. The employer offers a secured pipeline of varied work, long-term stability and genuine career progression, with professional development actively supported.

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering Location: Bristol / South West Salary: Competitive salary + car allowance + benefits Job Type: Permanent Looking for a Quantity Surveying opportunity that offers genuine career progression, varied projects and long-term stability£ An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor with a strong presence across the South West. With a healthy pipeline of secured work and a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects, this is an opportunity to join an established commercial team where your contribution will be valued and your professional development actively encouraged. Whether you''re an experienced QS looking for greater responsibility or a Senior QS seeking a fresh challenge, this role offers the opportunity to develop your career within a successful and growing business.

The Role

Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you''ll take responsibility for the commercial management of civil engineering projects, ensuring effective cost control, contractual compliance and successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing commercial activities across civil engineering projects
• Administering NEC contracts, including compensation events and early warnings
• Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and final accounts
• Preparing valuations, cost reports and commercial forecasts
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Working collaboratively with project teams to achieve commercial objectives
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders

About You

We''re keen to speak with Quantity Surveyors who have:

• Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, highways or groundworks
• A sound understanding of NEC contracts
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, variations and cost reporting
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach and ambition to develop professionally

What''s on Offer£

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
• Company car allowance and business mileage
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company pension and life insurance
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Support towards professional chartership
• A varied portfolio of secured civil engineering projects
• An experienced and supportive commercial team

Interested£

If you''re an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for an opportunity to develop your career with an established civil engineering contractor, I''d welcome a confidential conversation.