Senior Quantity Surveyor

Sphere Solutions Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Additional benefits

Job summary

A leading residential developer in the UK is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage a portfolio of mixed tenure housing schemes. The role involves commercial management from pre-construction to completion, managing budgets and contracts, and building strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential construction and solid understanding of JCT contracts. This position offers long-term career progression, car allowance, performance bonuses, and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the residential construction sector.
• Ability to manage multiple schemes simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of residential developments from pre-construction to completion.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost plans to achieve financial targets.
• Administer and negotiate contracts with a focus on JCT contracts.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Client management

Stakeholder management

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Location: Bristol office, with projects across Somerset / Bristol.

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading residential developer, working on a portfolio of mixed tenure housing schemes ranging from 80 to 350 units. Projects include a blend of private sale and housing association developments, with a mix of housing and apartment blocks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of residential developments from pre‑construction through to completion
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost plans, ensuring financial targets are achieved
• Administer and negotiate contracts, with a strong focus on JCT contracts
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, housing associations, and key stakeholders
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance
• Provide accurate reporting to senior management and contribute to project strategy

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the residential construction sector
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage multiple schemes simultaneously
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills
• Solid understanding of JCT contracts
• Background in PLC housebuilding or regional developer environments welcomed, but not essential
• Car allowance, performance bonus and additional benefits
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile residential schemes with long‑term career progression

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Construction