Senior Quantity Surveyor

Build Maintain Recruit Limited; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Professional development support

Job summary

Build Maintain Recruit Limited seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery on diverse projects from a Bristol base. You will manage cost planning, tendering, procurement, and contract administration while mentoring junior team members.

The role requires MRICS qualification or progression, strong client management skills, and a proactive approach to delivering projects on time and within budget. Flexible working options may be available.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• MRICS chartership in progress or achieved.
• Experience delivering Quantity Surveying services in a consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and commercial management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects across sectors.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and client-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of construction projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, tender documentation, and procurement strategies.
• Manage contract administration and ensure projects remain within agreed budgets.
• Monitor project costs, variations, valuations, and final accounts.
• Provide accurate commercial advice and reporting to clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Mentor junior Quantity Surveyors within the team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, contracts, and best practice.
• Support business development activities and contribute to securing new opportunities.

Skills

Degree in QS

MRICS

Cost planning

Procurement

Contract administration

Commercial management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Multi-project delivery

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Bristol Competitive Salary + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and growing construction consultancy in Bristol.

This role offers the chance to lead the commercial delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction projects across multiple sectors, working closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered within budget while maintaining the highest professional standards.

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing expert cost consultancy services, managing client relationships, mentoring junior team members, and supporting the continued growth of the business. This position would suit an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to progress their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of construction projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, tender documentation, and procurement strategies.
• Manage contract administration and ensure projects remain within agreed budgets.
• Monitor project costs, variations, valuations, and final accounts.
• Provide accurate commercial advice and reporting to clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Support and mentor junior Quantity Surveyors within the team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, contracts, and best practice.
• Support business development activities and contribute to securing new opportunities.

About You

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership.
• Proven experience delivering Quantity Surveying services within a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and commercial management.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects across a range of sectors.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Motivated, professional, and confident in developing long-term client relationships.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a varied and interesting project portfolio across multiple sectors.
• Career progression within a growing and successful consultancy.
• Support for continued professional development and MRICS chartership.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements available.

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to join a respected consultancy where you'll take ownership of exciting projects and play a key role in a growing team, we'd love to hear from you.