Senior Quantity Surveyor

Foresight Search Ltd; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable residential developer is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of new build residential projects in the North Bristol area. This role requires proven experience in delivering residential schemes with a focus on financial management and stakeholder collaboration. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 to £70,000 along with a £6,000 car allowance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Consistent local work

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or strong Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
• Background with a major or regional house builder, or a residential-focused main contractor.
• Proven track record of delivering new build residential schemes within budget.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimum commercial return is achieved on your project.
• Prepare cost/value reconciliation reports and interim valuations.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and variations professionally.

Skills

Commercial Management

Cost/Value Reconciliation

Subcontractor Management

Financial Forecasting

Mentoring Junior Surveyors

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: North Bristol area (easy reach of Aztec West, Bradley Stoke)

Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 + £6,000 car allowance + package

Sector: New build residential developments

Start Date: ASAP

The Company

A respected and quality-driven residential developer with a strong reputation across the South West. They deliver well-designed, mid-volume housing schemes — typically 3, 4 and 5-bed homes with occasional apartment blocks, blending private sale with some affordable housing. Known for stability, repeat work and a supportive culture, they continue to secure a healthy pipeline across the region.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Role

This Senior Quantity Surveyor position sits within an established regional commercial team, supporting new build residential developments across the wider Bristol area. Reporting to a Commercial Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day commercial management of a live project while balancing your time between the office and local sites. The role offers autonomy, trust and the ability to manage your own diary.

Typical duties and responsibilities

• To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved on your project
• Prepare accurate cost/value reconciliation reports
• Prepare and agree interim valuations to secure the best commercial position for the business
• Agree subcontractor final accounts to maximise project margins
• Prepare subcontract orders in line with procedures, procurement schedules and programme requirements
• Maintain full control of subcontractor accounts, variations and commercial correspondence
• Manage subcontracts professionally, ensuring clarity, accuracy and timely communication
• Carry out all quantity surveying duties as required across your project
• Prepare or support monthly cost/value reports, forecasting the final financial position accurately
• Prepare project turnover and cash flow forecasts and update them as required

Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Person

• Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or strong Quantity Surveyor ready to step up
• Background with a major or regional house builder, or a residential-focused main contractor
• Proven track record of delivering new build residential schemes within budget and programme
• Experience mentoring junior surveyors is beneficial but not essential
• Practical, commercially aware and able to spot better ways of doing things
• A collaborative team player who wants to contribute to a growing regional business
• Comfortably commutable to the North Bristol area

Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Reward

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Consistent local work across the South West
• A mixture of interesting, well-designed residential developments

For more information, please contact Foresight Search regarding this or any other current vacancy.