Senior Quantity Surveyor

Foresight Search Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Full company benefits package

Salary £70,000–£85,000

Job summary

Foresight Search Ltd. is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a flagship Bristol RC frame residential development, offering a long‑term project and clear career progression.

You will lead commercial control, cost reporting and value management in close collaboration with delivery, design and procurement teams on a major new build scheme. The role requires experience with main contractors, cost control, and strong subcontract management, with a track record of managing substantial project

Qualifications

• Proven experience working for a main contractor on large projects.
• Strong subcontract management and financial reporting skills.
• Experience delivering new build construction projects, especially RC frame residential or multi-storey schemes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimum commercial return across the project.
• Prepare and manage monthly cost/value reconciliation reports.
• Prepare and agree interim valuations with the client.
• Manage subcontract procurement and subcontract orders.
• Administer subcontract accounts and manage variations.
• Maintain strong commercial control of subcontractor packages.
• Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margin.
• Produce accurate financial forecasting and reporting.
• Work closely with operational and design teams to manage project costs.
• Support and mentor junior commercial team members.

Skills

Main contractor experience

Cost control

Financial reporting

Subcontract management

Valuations and interim payments

Forecasting and cost forecasting

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: 1 day Aztec West + 4 days on site in BS1

Salary: £75,000 to £85,000 + car allowance + package

Sector: Construction > Main Contractor > RC Frame Residential

Project: New Build Apartment Scheme (£50m+)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Company

A leading privately owned main contractor with a strong national reputation for delivering large-scale, architecturally impressive residential developments is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major Bristol project.

The business specialises in complex city centre apartment schemes and delivers projects typically ranging from £40m to £70m in value. Known for high-quality design, strong delivery teams and a collaborative culture, they continue to grow steadily across the UK.

This is an opportunity to work on a flagship RC frame apartment development of over 150 units in the Bristol area, joining an experienced commercial and operational team on a long-term project.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Role

This role will see you taking commercial responsibility for a major new build apartment scheme, reporting to an experienced Commercial Manager.

You will work closely with project delivery, design and procurement teams to ensure strong financial control throughout the life of the project while supporting the development of more junior members of the commercial team.

The position offers exposure to a major residential development and the opportunity to progress within a growing contractor delivering some of the most high-profile schemes in the region.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure optimum commercial return is achieved across the project
• Prepare and manage monthly cost / value reconciliation reports
• Prepare and agree interim valuations with the client
• Manage subcontract procurement and subcontract orders
• Administer subcontract accounts and manage variations
• Maintain strong commercial control of subcontractor packages
• Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margin
• Produce accurate financial forecasting and reporting
• Work closely with operational and design teams to manage project costs
• Support and mentor junior commercial team members where required

Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Person

• Proven experience working for a main contractor
• Strong experience delivering new build construction projects
• Experience on RC frame residential or large multi-storey developments preferred
• Track record of commercial responsibility on projects typically £25m+
• Strong subcontract management and financial reporting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with site and design teams
• Ambitious and motivated to progress within a growing contractor
• Commutable to the Bristol area

The Reward

• £70,000 - £85,000 salary
• Car allowance
• Full company benefits package
• Flagship Bristol residential development
• Long-term regional project pipeline
• Excellent career progression within a growing contractor