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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Posted Today by Ernest May Recruitment

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bristol | Rate: £350 - £500 per day

A well-established main contractor is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a project or major project section in the Bristol area. You'll protect the commercial position on site, working closely with the delivery team and reporting to a Project Manager or Commercial Manager.

What you'll be doing:

  • Leading procurement, subcontract administration and payment/valuation processes
  • Managing cost control, CVR reporting and forecasting
  • Identifying and managing risks, opportunities and contractual change
  • Overseeing final accounts, variations and dispute resolution
  • Supporting and developing junior commercial team members
  • Liaising directly with clients and PQS to keep projects on track commercially

What we're looking for:

  • Strong track record in a Senior QS role within main contracting
  • Solid grasp of contractual, commercial, insurance and legal processes
  • Confident managing procurement, subcontracts and final accounts end-to-end
  • A proactive, numbers-driven approach with strong stakeholder relationships
  • Ability to lead and develop others within a commercial team

Why apply:

Join a business that invests in its people and gives Senior QSs real autonomy - leading commercial strategy on live projects rather than just processing numbers. Freelance/contract role, day rate £350-£500 depending on experience.

Rate:
£500/day
Location:
Bristol
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Not specified
Industry:
Construction
Seniority Level:
Senior

Take-Home Pay

£7,000 per month

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