Managing Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Bristol

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next role in Bristol?

We're hiring a Managing Quantity Surveyor in Bristol to lead the commercial function on a £65 million industrial development in Avonmouth. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering excellent career progression, competitive salary up to £80k and the chance to take full ownership of commercial management on one of the region's most significant construction projects.

This Senior Quantity Surveyor job in Bristol provides long-term career advancement with a leading construction main contractor known for delivering large-scale industrial, multi-room residential, commercial and infrastructure schemes across the UK.

Join a growing business offering real autonomy, structured development to Contracts Manager level and projects you'll be proud to lead.

Our client is a well-established UK main contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering large-scale industrial warehousing, commercial developments and infrastructure projects. Their collaborate approach combines innovative construction methods with a strong focus on sustainability and digital delivery, making this an excellent opportunity for a chartered quantity surveyor ready to make an impact.

Key strengths include:

• Market-leading track record in the delivery of industrial “shed” schemes and logistics buildings across the South West.
• Experience across high-value, complex projects nationwide with robust cost planning and contract administration.
• People-focused, collaborative and modern working culture promoting career growth.
• Robust pipeline of major projects ensuring long-term security and progression opportunities.

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor in Bristol, you will lead the commercial function for a £65 million industrial development in Avonmouth. Working with a commercial team, you will ensure robust financial management, cost control and client satisfaction are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an excellent quantity surveying opportunity for an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor or cost manager to step into a Managing QS role, leading commercial strategy on high-value construction schemes with national visibility.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Bristol, your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead full commercial management of the £65m contract from pre-construction through to final account and handover.
• Manage contract variations, change control and commercial correspondence under JCT and NEC contracts.
• Lead CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), forecasting and financial reporting to senior leadership and clients.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, tender evaluations, variations and final accounts for construction packages.
• Drive commercial strategy and cost planning to maximise project profitability and minimise risk exposure.
• Ensure compliance with RICS standards, contract administration processes and internal governance requirements.
• Lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors at varying levels.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Support post-project reviews and contribute to continuous improvement across the commercial function.

To be successful in this Senior Quantity Surveyor job in Bristol, you will bring significant experience working within a main contracting construction environment on high-value industrial or commercial projects.

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or cost manager within the construction industry.
• Strong background in industrial shed projects, warehousing, logistics buildings or large-scale commercial developments.
• Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, with experience managing variations and final accounts.
• Previous experience managing high-value construction projects (£30m+) ideally within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to develop and manage a commercial team.
• Proactive, commercially astute and confident in client-facing situations and stakeholder management.
• Full UK driving licence essential for visiting sites across the South West and Bristol region.
• RICS accreditation (MRICS) or working towards chartership is highly desirable.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction-related discipline preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful regional contractor with an impressive pipeline and a strong presence across Bristol, the South West and wider UK.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Bristol, you'll have the chance to shape commercial strategy and influence business performance with clear scope for career progression to Commercial Manager or Contracts Manager roles. Package includes:

• Salary: Up to £80,000 (DOE) - competitive with industry benchmarks for Senior Quantity Surveyor roles in Bristol.
• Company car or car allowance for UK-wide travel to project sites.
• Comprehensive pension scheme and healthcare support.
• Discretionary performance-related bonus linked to project profitability.
• Ongoing training, professional development and RICS support for chartered quantity surveyor progression.
• Clear career advancement pathway within a growing construction business.
• Opportunity to work on framework projects with strong emphasis on social value, sustainability and community legacy.

Apply Now: Senior Quantity Surveyor Job in Bristol

Kick-start your next senior quantity surveying role in construction cost management today.

If you're ready to take on the challenge of leading the commercial delivery of a £65m industrial project and want to progress your career with a forward-thinking main contractor, apply now. If your application is successful we'll be in touch within 48 hours to send you full details about the company, role and commercial opportunities.

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