Senior Quantity Surveyor in Bristol)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in the South West region to oversee cost management and provide leadership to junior staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quantity surveying, particularly within the residential sector, strong commercial acumen, and leadership capabilities. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a discretionary bonus and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Car allowance

25 days holiday (increasing to 27 after two years)

Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection Scheme

Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme

Company House purchase discount scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
• Deep understanding of quantity surveying, cost control, subcontract management, and commercial reporting.
• Proven experience in quantity surveying for residential buildings up to 6 storeys.
• Experience managing multiple developments and cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, budgeting, and commercial management.
• Provide strategic commercial support.
• Mentor and support junior Quantity Surveyors.
• Maintain budget control and manage cost variations.
• Attend progress meetings with third parties/clients.

Skills

Cost control

Subcontract management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or related field (HNC, HND, BSc)

Tools

COINS or similar commercial management software

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: South West region

Salary: Competitive

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 20th November 2025

Our client is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Sales Director / Head of Sales to take the lead in their South West region. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of their sales strategy, inspire a high-performing team, and drive exceptional revenue growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping the success of their South West region. You\'ll be joining a business with strong values, a people-first culture, and ambitious growth plans - where your expertise and leadership will directly contribute to their continued success.

They are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help us achieve their ambitious growth plans and goals, to be part of their journey and to grow their career along with their success.

The Role

In line with their ambitious growth strategy, they are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their Commercial Team in their South West region. This key position will oversee cost management, procurement strategy, and overall commercial performance across their developments. You will also provide leadership and mentoring to junior colleagues while supporting strategic planning and commercial reporting initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on cost planning, budgeting, and commercial management for a flagship development, ensuring profitability, value for money, and quality standards.
• Provide strategic commercial support to the Head of Commercial, contributing to the region\'s financial performance and long-term planning.
• Take ownership of subcontract procurement, including preparing tender documentation, conducting analysis, negotiating terms, and finalising appointments.
• Mentor and support Quantity Surveyor and Assistant Quantity Surveyors in their professional development, offering guidance and reviews.
• Provide commercial input during land acquisition, design development, and value engineering exercises to ensure schemes are commercially viable.
• Maintain budget control throughout project lifecycles, managing cost variations, forecasting, and reporting against key financial KPIs.
• Attend and lead regular site and commercial review meetings, supporting effective collaboration between commercial, technical, and construction teams.
• Attend progress meetings with third parties/clients, ensuring terms of the contract as well as financial targets are met.
• Analyse and evaluate subcontractor performance, participating in supplier reviews and contributing to the development of preferred supplier relationships.
• Ensure full compliance with internal procedures, external regulations, NHBC/LABC requirements, and industry best practices.
• Champion continual improvement and innovation in procurement, cost management, and commercial reporting processes.
• Support in resolving disputes, final accounts, and contract administration in line with legal and business requirements.
• Contribute to and present monthly and quarterly commercial reports and forecasts to senior management.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step up, ideally within the housebuilding or residential development sector.
• Deep understanding of quantity surveying, cost control, subcontract management, and commercial reporting.
• Proven experience in quantity surveying for residential apartment up to 6 storeys, including cost planning, procurement, and contract administration.
• Experience managing multiple developments concurrently and working with cross-functional project teams.
• Establish, develop, and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, Registered Providers (RPs), and consultants across the Bristol area to ensure effective collaboration and successful project delivery. Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and develop junior colleagues.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Commercially astute with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient in relevant IT systems (ideally COINS or similar commercial management software), MS Excel, and reporting tools.
• Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field (HNC, HND, BSc) preferred.
• Member of or working towards RICS or equivalent professional body desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A commitment to and ability to role model their values - Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, and Passion.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme).
• 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service).
• Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opt in - Simply Health Cash Plan.
• Company House purchase discount scheme.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.