Quantity Surveyor - Bristol

Girling Jones Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable civil engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Bristol. This long-term contract offers hybrid working arrangements. The position involves commercial management of water infrastructure projects, including budget preparation, subcontractor management, and ensuring compliance with contract conditions. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and experience in the utilities or civil engineering sectors. Strong communication skills are a must, along with the ability to work autonomously.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in water, utilities, or civil engineering.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects.
• Strong experience in commercial management of infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of water infrastructure projects from start to finish.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Procure subcontractors and manage their valuations and payments.

Skills

Commercial management

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

A reputable civil engineering contractor operating within the water sector is seeking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor on a long‑term contract basis to support the delivery of key water infrastructure projects in the Bristol area.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a stable, long‑term contract within a regulated water framework, offering hybrid working across site, office and home.

The Role You will play a key commercial role in the successful delivery of water‑based projects, working closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, profitably and in line with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of water infrastructure projects from inception to final account
• Preparing and managing project budgets, forecasts and cost reports
• Subcontractor procurement, valuations and payment management
• Preparation and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts
• Management of variations, change control and compensation events

Providing commercial support to project and site teams

Ensuring compliance with contract conditions and internal procedures

About You

This role will suit a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with strong experience in the water or utilities sector.

You will ideally have:

• A Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification (Degree or equivalent)
• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within water, utilities or civil engineering
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Ability to work autonomously within a project environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills