Permanent

Senior Quantity Surveyor

RGB

Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6WS

£60000 - £72000 per annum, Benefits: Plus car and additional benefits

Posted: 27 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 26 November 2026

Ref: LS260226

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About the Role

RGB is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a permanent, full-time basis, covering infrastructure projects across Bristol, Taunton and the wider South West. Reporting within a regional civil engineering contractor, the successful candidate will hold commercial responsibility from pre-construction through to final account. Duties include cost control, forecasting, financial reporting, subcontractor procurement and management, valuations, and agreement of final accounts. Applicants should demonstrate proven quantity surveying experience within civil engineering or construction, strong commercial acumen, and confident negotiation and reporting skills. The position offers £60,000 to £72,000 per annum, plus a car allowance and additional benefits package.

Senior Quantity Surveyor ££ Taunton / Bristol / Somerset
££ £60,000 - 72,000 + Car Allowance + Package
££ Permanent | Full Time
RGB Recruitment are working with a well-established regional civil engineering contractor who are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team across infrastructure projects in the South West.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a secure and growing business with a strong pipeline of civil engineering works and long-term regional projects. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account.
Key responsibilities include:
- Full commercial management of civil engineering projects
- Cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Subcontract procurement and account management
- NEC contract administration (essential)
- Managing variations, compensation events, and change control
- Working closely with operational teams to drive project performance
- Mentoring junior commercial staff
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure
- Strong NEC contract knowledge
- Experience with subcontract procurement and commercial reporting
- Ability to manage multiple packages and stakeholders
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Degree qualified or equivalent (desirable)
What’s on Offer
- £60,000 – £72,000 basic salary
- Car allowance
- Pension and benefits package
- Long-term secured workload
- Clear progression opportunities
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Laura at RGB Recruitment.