Senior Quantity Surveyor

Danny Sullivan Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Major project

Career progression

Ongoing training

Job summary

Danny Sullivan Group in Bristol is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management on a heavy civils and earthworks project. You will own NEC3/NEC4 contracts, manage payments, CVRs, cost reporting and final accounts, and mentor junior members of the commercial team.

You'll work closely with Project Managers and site teams to maximise profitability on a high-profile infrastructure scheme, with clear career progression and a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Senior Quantity Surveyor with civil engineering experience.
• Experience delivering heavy civils, earthworks or major infrastructure projects.
• Essential NEC3 and NEC4 contracts experience.
• Proven experience managing subcontractor accounts, CVRs, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Excellent commercial, contractual and negotiation skills.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial management of heavy civils and earthworks packages.
• Administering NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and change management.
• Preparing and managing applications for payment, valuations and final accounts.
• Producing monthly CVRs, cost forecasts and commercial reports.
• Managing subcontract procurement, contract administration and final accounts.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting project planning and ensuring commercial performance is aligned with programme delivery.
• Negotiating subcontract agreements and variations.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and site teams to maximise project profitability.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures and client requirements.
• Providing commercial support and mentoring to junior members of the commercial team where required.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation

Cost reporting

Subcontract procurement

Contract administration

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Heavy Civils & Earthworks

Location: Bristol

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Excellent Package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a civil engineering contractor delivering a heavy civils and earthworks project in Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure scheme, taking ownership of the commercial function from project commencement through to final account. The successful candidate will have a strong background in heavy civil engineering and extensive experience administering NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the commercial management of heavy civils and earthworks packages.
• Administering NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and change management.
• Preparing and managing applications for payment, valuations and final accounts.
• Producing monthly CVRs, cost forecasts and commercial reports.
• Managing subcontract procurement, contract administration and final accounts.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting project planning and ensuring commercial performance is aligned with programme delivery.
• Negotiating subcontract agreements and variations.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and site teams to maximise project profitability.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures and client requirements.
• Providing commercial support and mentoring to junior members of the commercial team where required.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering sector.
• Strong background delivering heavy civils, earthworks or major infrastructure projects.
• Essential experience working with NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Proven experience managing subcontractor accounts, CVRs, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Excellent commercial, contractual and negotiation skills.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• £70,000 - £80,000 basic salary.
• Competitive company benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a major heavy civils and earthworks project.
• Long-term career progression with a well-established civil engineering contractor.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.