Senior Quantity Surveyor

RGB; West of England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car / car allowance

26 days holiday

8% pension

Share scheme

Benefits package

Job summary

RGB seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Bristol-based team on a permanent basis. You will lead commercial management of major highways and civil engineering schemes, coordinating with operational teams across cost control, forecasting and contract issues to deliver value for a Tier 1 contractor.

The role requires proven quantity surveying experience in civil infrastructure and NEC contract knowledge, with a track record of subcontractor oversight, change management and robust reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing subcontractors and reporting.
• Solid commercial and contractual awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of major highways and civil engineering packages.
• Control costs and forecast project performance.
• Oversee subcontractors and reporting.
• Manage change and contract matters with NEC framework.
• Collaborate with operational teams.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Civil engineering infrastructure

NEC contracts

Subcontractor management

Commercial reporting

Contractual awareness

Job description

RGB seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Bristol on a permanent contract, paying £63,000 to £68,000 annually, plus car and further benefits. The successful candidate will handle commercial management of major highways and civil engineering schemes for a Tier 1 contractor across Bristol and the South West. Duties cover cost control, forecasting, subcontractor oversight, change management and contractual issues, working alongside operational teams. Applicants must hold quantity surveying experience within civil engineering or infrastructure, with strong practical knowledge of NEC contracts essential. This full-time position sits within an established commercial function offering a substantial regional workload and long-term progression prospects.

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR | BRISTOL

I''m recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major highways and civil engineering projects across Bristol and the South West. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established commercial team with a strong regional workload and long-term opportunities for progression. You''ll take responsibility for the commercial management of projects and packages, working closely with operational teams across cost management, forecasting, subcontractor management, change and contractual matters.

What we''re looking for:

• ££ Quantity Surveying experience within civil engineering or infrastructure
• ££ Strong working knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts – essential
• ££ Experience managing subcontractors and commercial reporting
• ££ Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• ££ Senior Quantity Surveyors or experienced QSs ready to progress into a senior position Experience could come from highways, infrastructure, water, utilities, rail, earthworks or wider civil engineering.

What''s on offer:

• ££ Competitive salary
• ££ Car / car allowance
• ££ 26 days'' holiday
• ££ 8% pension
• ££ Share scheme
• ££ Excellent wider benefits package
• ££ Long-term regional workload
• ££ Bristol / South West
• £££ Civil Engineering and Highways
• ££ NEC experience essential