Senior Quantity Surveyor

Build Maintain Recruit Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial management in Bristol. This role involves managing budgets, procurement, and financial performance for various rail station projects. The ideal candidate has significant experience in quantity surveying and excels in negotiation and communication. The position offers a salary of up to £75,000 and additional benefits.

Benefits

Salary up to £75,000

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally at Senior level.
• Strong knowledge of NEC or JCT forms of contract.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of rail station upgrade projects.
• Prepare and manage budgets, cost plans, and tender documentation.
• Handle subcontract procurement, negotiation, and valuations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Cost control

Job description

A leading UK contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team based in Bristol. Delivering high-profile refurbishment and enhancement projects across the rail sector non-trackside train station works, cladding,/ retrofit and structural refurbishments projects.

Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will oversee the commercial and financial aspects of multiple live projects, ensuring strong cost control, accurate reporting, and contractual compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of rail station upgrade projects (non-trackside), including cladding and general refurbishment works
• Prepare and manage budgets, cost plans, bills of quantities, and tender documentation
• Handle subcontract procurement, negotiation, valuations, and payment recommendations
• Manage variations, change control processes, and contract administration
• Produce monthly CVRs, cashflow forecasts, and commercial performance updates for the Commercial Manager
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, validate measurements, and identify cost risks or opportunities
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure programme and cost efficiency
• Ensure compliance with NEC/JCT contracts and company commercial procedures
• Provide support and guidance to junior commercial staff

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally at Senior level
• Background construction, or refurbishment projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC or JCT forms of contract
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and financial reporting skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £75,000
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to work on landmark rail infrastructure improvement projects
• Supportive and forward-thinking commercial team