Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering

Location: Bristol
Rate: £300–£500 per day 
Contract: Contract / Freelance
Sector: Civil Engineering

CIS/Non CIS - Non CIS 

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a civil engineering project in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with strong civil engineering experience to take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, working closely with the project delivery and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of civil engineering projects.

• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.

• Prepare and manage applications for payment, valuations and final accounts.

• Manage subcontractor accounts, payments and variations.

• Review and assess changes, variations and compensation events.

• Monitor project performance and identify commercial risks and opportunities.

• Prepare accurate monthly cost/value reports and forecasts.

• Assist with procurement and subcontractor negotiations.

• Manage contractual and commercial correspondence.

• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, clients and subcontractors.

• Provide commercial advice to the project team.

• Ensure contractual obligations and commercial procedures are followed.

• Support the successful delivery of projects within budget and programme.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering.

• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.

• Experience managing civil engineering projects and subcontract packages.

• Experience with valuations, variations, final accounts and cost reporting.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.

• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• A relevant Quantity Surveying or construction-related qualification is desirable.

• Experience with NEC contracts would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• £300–£500 per day, depending on experience.

• Contract/freelance opportunity.

• Opportunity to work on a major civil engineering project in Bristol.

• Long-term project opportunities for the right candidate.

• Professional and supportive commercial team.

• Potential for further opportunities within the business.