Senior Quantity Surveyor

Foresight Search Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Full benefits package

Long-term regional project pipeline

Job summary

Foresight Search Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial on a major RC frame residential scheme of 150+ units. You will report to the Commercial Manager and work with delivery, design and procurement teams to maintain financial control and margins.

The role offers a long-term regional project with strong progression opportunities within a growing contractor known for complex city centre schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor.
• Strong track record on RC frame residential or large multi-storey developments.
• Proven ability to manage cost control and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for a major new build apartment scheme.
• Report to Commercial Manager and work with delivery, design and procurement teams.
• Prepare cost/value reconciliations and interim valuations with the client.
• Manage subcontract procurement and subcontract accounts; variations handling.
• Maintain strong commercial control of subcontractor packages and final accounts.
• Produce accurate financial forecasting and reporting for project leadership.

Skills

Main contractor experience

RC frame residential

Financial reporting

Cost control

Subcontract management

Mentoring juniors

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