Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • 23/09/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Civils project!

Location: Bristol
Salary: 80,000 + package
Employment: Permanent
Sector: Major Civils / Water / Infrastructure
Working Pattern: 3 days on site / 2 at home

I'm recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier 2 contractor delivering various civil engineering projects across Bristol.

This is a permanent opportunity with a strong pipeline of long-term infrastructure work. Ideally, you'll have a background in water, utilities, heavy civils or major infrastructure and be comfortable commercially managing projects and subcontract packages from procurement through to final account.



Key Duties

  • Commercial management of major civils projects and packages
  • Subcontractor procurement, negotiation and appointment
  • Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments
  • Preparing applications for payment
  • Cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs
  • Managing variations, change and compensation events
  • Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
  • Supporting NEC contract administration
  • Working closely with project managers and operational teams
  • Client and supply chain commercial meetings
  • Managing project cash flow and financial performance
  • Preparing, negotiating and agreeing final accounts
  • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team


What We're Looking For

  • Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure
  • Strong water, heavy civils or major infrastructure experience preferred
  • Good knowledge of NEC contracts
  • Strong subcontract and commercial management experience
  • Comfortable working 3 days on site / 2 at home.
  • Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred


Package

80,000 + package, with long-term secured work and opportunities to progress.

Interested? Apply directly here or contact