Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or Commercial Manager in Bristol seeking a leadership role on some of the UK’s most prestigious developments?

We are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead Cost Management delivery for a leading Construction Consultancy across the South West. This permanent position offers professional autonomy, team leadership responsibilities, and a clear pathway into Associate Director roles within a multi-award-winning firm.

Join an established consultancy offering hybrid working, diverse project exposure and the opportunity to shape cost management strategies on high-profile construction schemes.

Client

Our client is a highly successful construction consultancy based in Bristol. They are an internationally renowned firm, delivering bespoke project management, cost management, and contract administration services across diverse sectors including logistics, infrastructure, residential, and commercial developments. With a multi-award winning team of expert professionals, they have built long-standing relationships through their commitment to delivering excellence and maintaining the highest standards of ethical practice.

Their collaborative one-team approach, combined with vast expertise, ensures they consistently outperform expectations and provide best-in-class solutions tailored to each client's specific needs.

Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Bristol, you'll lead cost management services on complex construction projects, managing client relationships and mentoring quantity surveying teams. You'll provide expert commercial advice across project lifecycles, from initial cost planning through procurement to final account settlement under NEC and JCT contracts.

This is an excellent senior quantity surveying opportunity for someone ready to take on greater responsibility within a consultancy known for delivering excellence and maintaining ethical practices across all construction sectors.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

Lead cost management and quantity surveying services across diverse construction projects
Manage commercial delivery including cost planning, procurement strategies and contract administration
Mentor and develop junior quantity surveyors
Chair commercial meetings with clients, contractors and design teams
Oversee budget management and value engineering initiatives
Ensure compliance with RICS standards and quality frameworks
Support business development and client relationship management
Person

To be successful in this Senior Quantity Surveyor job in Bristol, you will bring substantial post-qualification experience with demonstrable leadership capabilities.

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or cost management lead
RICS-accredited (MRICS) or working towards, with strong CPD record
Strong leadership abilities
Excellent client-facing skills and commercial negotiation expertise
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline
Experience across commercial, residential, logistics or infrastructure sectors preferred
Remuneration

This is an impressive opportunity to join a successful consultancy with diverse project pipelines across several UK and European offices and a commitment to outperforming in every market.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll influence commercial strategy with clear progression to Associate or Director positions.

Package includes:

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience)
28 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible working arrangements and hybrid policy
Private health insurance and life assurance
5% employer and employee pension contributions
Discretionary annual performance bonus
Paid RICS membership and CPD support
Reviews every 6 months for professional and personal development
Apply Now: Senior Quantity Surveyor Job in Bristol

Kick-start your senior cost management career with a consultancy delivering bespoke services across the South West.

Apply today and if your application is successful, we’ll contact you within 48 hours, sending full details about this impressive opportunity in construction consultancy.

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