Senior Quantity Surveyor

O'Neill & Brennan - Taunton; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Long-term project opportunity

Job summary

O'Neill & Brennan is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major two-year construction project in the South West, with options Bristol or Plymouth and hybrid working. The role focuses on commercial management, subcontractor procurement, cost reporting and CVRs, with scope to lead on substantial packages and ensure strong commercial controls across delivery.

Salary up to £75,000 plus comprehensive package, with potential for higher basic salary for the right

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor.
• Background with a Tier 1 contractor is preferred.
• Experience managing substantial construction packages or projects.
• Strong subcontract procurement and account management experience.
• Good knowledge of cost reporting, forecasting and commercial controls.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of allocated packages from procurement through to final account.
• Subcontractor procurement, negotiation and appointment.
• Management of subcontractor accounts and payments.
• Cost forecasting, reporting and CVRs.
• Management of variations and change.
• Identification and management of commercial risk.
• Working closely with operational and project management teams.
• Maintaining strong commercial controls throughout project delivery.

Skills

Commercial management

Subcontractor procurement

Cost forecasting

CVR reporting

Variations & change management

Contract administration

Team collaboration

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bristol / Plymouth | Hybrid Working
Up to £75,000 + Package - flexibility for the right candidate

Major Two-Year Construction Project

O'Neill & Brennan are currently looking to speak with experienced Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors regarding a significant construction project in Plymouth, with approximately two years of secured project duration.

This is an opportunity that can accommodate candidates based around either Bristol or Plymouth, with a flexible working arrangement designed to avoid the requirement for constant long-distance travel.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will take a key commercial role on the project, working closely with the wider project and commercial teams throughout its delivery.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have developed their experience within a Tier 1 main contracting environment, or who can demonstrate comparable experience delivering sizeable and technically demanding construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of allocated packages from procurement through to final account
• Subcontractor procurement, negotiation and appointment
• Management of subcontractor accounts and payments
• Cost forecasting, reporting and CVRs
• Management of variations and change
• Identification and management of commercial risk
• Working closely with operational and project management teams
• Maintaining strong commercial controls throughout project delivery

Location & Working Arrangement

There is considerable flexibility around where the successful candidate is based.

Bristol-based candidates can work predominantly from Bristol, travelling to the Plymouth project approximately two days per week as required.

Alternatively, Plymouth-based candidates can be predominantly project-based, with travel to the Bristol office generally only required every couple of weeks.

The wider working arrangement offers three days project/office based with up to two days working from home per week.

Experience

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor
• Preferably a background with a Tier 1 contractor
• Experience commercially managing substantial construction packages or projects
• Strong subcontract procurement and account management experience
• Good knowledge of cost reporting, forecasting and commercial controls
• The ability to operate with a good degree of commercial autonomy

Salary & Package

Salary up to £75,000 + comprehensive package

There is scope to consider a higher basic salary for an individual whose experience and track record warrant it.

This is a long-term opportunity offering a significant project workload, flexible working and the opportunity to join an established major contractor operating across the South West.

O'Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation