Monitoring Surveyor

Overview

Atkins Search is recruiting a Monitoring Surveyor on behalf of our client, a highly respected Construction Consultancy based in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for a bright and ambitious MRICS-qualified Cost Consultant, Quantity Surveyor, or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to transition into a fund monitoring role within a growing and supportive consultancy environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of monitoring services across the private sector, while helping to establish and grow the Bristol team alongside the Head of Office.

Company

Our client is a well-established Construction Consultancy providing expert cost management, project management, and monitoring services across multiple sectors.

With a strong presence in the South West and an expanding portfolio of developer and funder clients, they offer a professional yet personable environment that encourages autonomy, progression, and client engagement.

This is a unique opportunity for a technically strong Quantity Surveyor who enjoys the financial and commercial side of projects and is looking to develop a specialist career in fund and development monitoring.

Role

As a Monitoring Surveyor, you will be responsible for supporting clients, funders, and investors in managing and mitigating project risks through robust due diligence and cost monitoring.

You’ll lead and report on projects from a monitoring perspective, applying your strong Quantity Surveying background to assess cost, programme, risk, and compliance across a wide range of developments.

The position offers an exciting route for an experienced QS or SQS seeking to broaden their career within a specialist and growing service area.

Responsibilities

As a Monitoring Surveyor employed by our client, your duties will include:

Undertaking initial due diligence, development appraisals, and project risk assessments
Preparing detailed fund monitoring reports for clients and financial institutions
Reviewing development costs, procurement strategies, and construction programmes
Carrying out site inspections and progress reviews
Identifying and reporting on potential risks, variances, and issues affecting project delivery
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, developers, and funders
Supporting management in the continued growth of the Bristol team and regional service offering
Contributing to business development and networking within the South West market
Person

The ideal Monitoring Surveyor will demonstrate:

MRICS-qualified (up to 5 years post-qualification) or working towards
2-3 years’ post-qualification experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
Strong understanding of cost management, construction processes, and risk management
Excellent report writing and analytical skills
Experience delivering projects within the private sector (commercial, residential, or mixed-use)
Good understanding of the Bristol and South West market
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Desirable:

Previous exposure to monitoring or funder-side roles
Based in Bristol or the surrounding areas
Personal Attributes:

Detail-oriented and commercially astute
Confident working independently and managing multiple projects
Strong interpersonal and business development skills
Eager to contribute to the growth of a developing team
Ambitious, professional, and motivated by career progression
Remuneration

Our client offers a competitive salary (negotiable based on experience) and an attractive benefits package including:

28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Pension scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme / Bike to Work Scheme
Birthday day off
Team performance-related bonus
Profit share after 12 months’ service
Mileage allowance
Location

This position is based in Bristol, with projects located throughout the South West region.

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