Senior Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryBristol, City of BristolcontractPosted: 17 September 2026
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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
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