Senior Quantity Surveyor (13710)

Tilbury Douglas Group; West of England; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension matched up to 8%

Long service leave

Volunteering days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Perks at Work

Cycle to work scheme

Résumé du poste

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Building team in Bristol, supporting projects across the South West. This is a key commercial role responsible for the financial delivery from procurement to final account.

You will own the commercial management of major projects or multiple schemes, lead on cost control, forecasting and contracts, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with clients and supply chain partners to drive value and commercial success.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management of construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of measurement, valuation, and standard forms of contract.
• Experience in subcontract procurement, negotiation, and contract administration.
• Ability to produce cost reports and forecasts.
• Mentoring junior team members.

Responsabilités

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, including cost control, forecasting, reporting, and final account agreement.
• Lead on subcontract procurement, negotiation, and contract administration to ensure best value and effective risk management
• Prepare and manage applications for payment, variations, and claims, ensuring timely cash flow and commercial protection
• Work closely with project teams and clients to identify risks and opportunities, driving value engineering and commercial performance
• Lead, mentor, and support junior commercial staff, contributing to the development of a high-performing team

Connaissances

Cost management

Forecasting

Final accounts

Subcontract procurement

Contract administration

Risk management

Value engineering

Mentoring

Communication & negotiation

Team collaboration

Formation

RICS membership desirable

Description du poste

Location: Bristol

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Building team, supporting projects across the South West. This is a key commercial role with responsibility for ensuring the successful financial delivery of projects, from procurement through to final account.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Building

Location: Bristol

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Building team, supporting projects across the South West. This is a key commercial role with responsibility for ensuring the successful financial delivery of projects, from procurement through to final account.

You will take ownership of the commercial management of either a major project or multiple smaller schemes, with the autonomy to influence financial performance, manage risk, and support strategic decision-making. Working closely with operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners, you will play a critical role in driving value and ensuring commercial success.

As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, including cost control, forecasting, reporting, and final account agreement
• Lead on subcontract procurement, negotiation, and contract administration to ensure best value and effective risk management
• Prepare and manage applications for payment, variations, and claims, ensuring timely cash flow and commercial protection
• Work closely with project teams and clients to identify risks and opportunities, driving value engineering and commercial performance
• Lead, mentor, and support junior commercial staff, contributing to the development of a high-performing team

About You

You will be a commercially astute and detail-oriented professional with strong experience in quantity surveying within a main contractor environment.

You will bring:

• Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of construction projects, including final accounts
• Strong knowledge of measurement, valuation, and standard forms of contract
• Experience in subcontract procurement, negotiation, and contract administration
• The ability to produce accurate cost reports, forecasts, and financial analysis
• A strong understanding of construction processes, drawings, and specifications
• Experience in risk management, value engineering, and dispute avoidance/resolution
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative approach
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members

Experience across sectors such as health, education, commercial, or mixed-use developments is highly desirable. Professional membership (e.g. RICS) is desirable.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days
• Additional long service leave at 3, 7, and 10 years
• Private medical insurance (with option to extend to family)
• Life assurance and pension matched up to 8%
• Enhanced family leave policies
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Flexible and agile working (role dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme, including financial advice
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Access to "Perks at Work" discount platform
• Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers

Who We Are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and celebrates individual differences. We are proud to hold Investors in Diversity status.

Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence. This role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.