Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure - Bristol

Flagship Consulting; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor. This role involves management of a portfolio of projects in the water and utilities sectors, ensuring commercial success and strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong PQS background, be MRICS chartered or working towards it, and have NEC contract experience. The company offers excellent career progression opportunities in a positive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for progression

Collaborative team environment

Strong reputation and positive company culture

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards MRICS status.
• Strong consultancy-side experience, particularly PQS.
• Experience with infrastructure and/or utilities projects.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for projects in the water and utilities sectors.
• Support junior team members while collaborating with senior leadership.
• Manage client relationships and represent the business in meetings.

Skills

Chartered or working towards MRICS status

Consultancy-side experience

Experience delivering infrastructure projects

Strong commercial acumen

Ability to manage client relationships

Proactive attitude

NEC contract experience

Job description

Our client is one of the UK's fastest growing Civil Engineering Consultancies, with an expanding presence in key infrastructure sectors and a robust pipeline of secured projects. With a strong foothold in the Civil Engineering space, they are heavily involved in a range of high-profile projects across Water and Utilities sectors.

As a key delivery partner on a number of long-term frameworks, the business offers real security and career progression at a time when many others in the industry are facing uncertainty.

The Position

The company is now looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Bristol office. This role presents a great opportunity for an experienced QS to take ownership of project delivery, liaise directly with clients, and provide key commercial support on a variety of civil infrastructure schemes. You will be given autonomy and responsibility, with a clear pathway for future progression toward Associate and beyond.

The Role

• Taking full commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects across the water and utilities sectors
• Supporting junior members of the team while working closely with senior leadership
• Managing key client relationships and representing the business in meetings and negotiations
• Assisting in the preparation of cost plans, contract documents, procurement advice, and risk management strategies
• Contributing to the development of the London office and the wider business

The Candidate

The ideal Senior Quantity Surveyor will:

• Be chartered or working towards MRICS status
• Have strong consultancy-side experience (PQS background essential)
• Possess experience delivering infrastructure and/or utilities projects
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage client relationships
• Be proactive, with the ambition to grow into a leadership role as the region expands
• NEC contract experience (essential)

Why Apply?

Secure and long-term workload within a growing infrastructure sector

• Excellent opportunities for progression to Associate and leadership positions
• Work as part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team
• Strong reputation with clients and repeat business across key sectors
• Positive company culture with an emphasis on development and promotion from within