Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor | Major Highways Infrastructure Project Location : Bristol (Hybrid Working) Salary : £60,000 - £70,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance + Benefits A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its South West business and play a key role in the delivery of a flagship £15m highways improvement scheme in Bristol. The project will transform a key transport corridor into the city, improving traffic flow, upgrading public transport infrastructure and delivering significant environmental improvements. As one of the region's most high‑profile civil engineering schemes, the project represents a major investment in Bristol's future transport network. This is an opportunity to join a well‑established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. Beyond the initial scheme, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across an extensive pipeline of secured highways and civil engineering projects throughout the region. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial management of the project while leading, supporting and developing a small commercial team. Working closely with the Project Director and senior commercial leadership team, you will ensure robust commercial governance is maintained throughout the project lifecycle, driving commercial performance while helping to develop others within your commercial team and the wider region. Full commercial management of the project from procurement through to final account Leading cost reporting, forecasting and financial performance reviews Subcontract procurement, administration and commercial management Managing change control, variations and compensation events under NEC contracts Preparation and agreement of client applications, valuations and final accounts Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities Providing leadership, mentoring and development to junior commercial team members Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners Supporting the Commercial Manager in achieving business and project objectives Driving commercial best practice across the project team About You Experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level within highways, civil engineering or infrastructure projects Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, ideally within NEC forms of contract A proven track record of delivering successful project outcomes on infrastructure schemes Experience leading, mentoring or managing junior commercial staff Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills A proactive approach with the ambition to progress into more senior commercial leadership roles What's on Offer? £60,000 - £70,000 basic salary Company car or car allowance Hybrid working arrangements 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Private healthcare Structured career progression within a leading infrastructure contractor Opportunity to lead the commercial delivery of a flagship regional project Long‑term career security through a substantial pipeline of future highways and civil engineering schemes This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking greater responsibility, leadership opportunities and the chance to play a key role in delivering one of the South West's most significant infrastructure projects while positioning themselves for future progression within a highly respected contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr