Senior Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryBristol, City of BristoltemporaryPosted: 19 October 2026
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Sphere Solutions are recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established construction business delivering a major residential development in Bristol.
The project comprises multiple apartment blocks, with reinforced concrete (RC) frame construction and extensive external envelope and finishing packages. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially experienced QS to take ownership of the commercial delivery of a substantial, multi-storey residential scheme.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage the commercial performance and cost control of the project.
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Procure and manage subcontractor packages.
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Prepare valuations, applications for payment and cost reports.
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Manage subcontractor accounts, variations and change control.
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Monitor budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
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Negotiate and agree subcontractor final accounts.
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Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
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Work closely with the Project Manager, site team and wider commercial department.
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Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting.
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Support the successful delivery of the RC frame, apartment blocks and external finishing works.
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction.
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Strong main contractor or specialist contractor commercial background.
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Experience working on large residential or multi-storey apartment developments.
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Knowledge of RC frame construction and external envelope packages.
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Strong subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial reporting skills.
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Ability to manage commercial responsibilities independently.
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Excellent communication, organisation and commercial awareness.
What's on Offer
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Opportunity to work on a major £45 million Bristol development.
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Experience across RC frame apartment blocks and external finishing packages.
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Competitive freelance rate, dependent on experience.
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Opportunity to work with an established project team.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in residential construction and RC frame developments, please submit your CV to Sphere Solutions for further information
Sphere Solutions are recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established construction business delivering a major residential development in Bristol.
The project comprises multiple apartment blocks, with reinforced concrete (RC) frame construction and extensive external envelope and finishing packages. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially experienced QS to take ownership of the commercial delivery of a substantial, multi-storey residential scheme.
Key Responsibilities
*
Manage the commercial performance and cost control of the project.
*
Procure and manage subcontractor packages.
*
Prepare valuations, applications for payment and cost reports.
*
Manage subcontractor accounts, variations and change control.
*
Monitor budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
*
Negotiate and agree subcontractor final accounts.
*
Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
*
Work closely with the Project Manager, site team and wider commercial department.
*
Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting.
*
Support the successful delivery of the RC frame, apartment blocks and external finishing works.
Requirements
*
Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction.
*
Strong main contractor or specialist contractor commercial background.
*
Experience working on large residential or multi-storey apartment developments.
*
Knowledge of RC frame construction and external envelope packages.
*
Strong subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial reporting skills.
*
Ability to manage commercial responsibilities independently.
*
Excellent communication, organisation and commercial awareness.
What's on Offer
*
Opportunity to work on a major £45 million Bristol development.
*
Experience across RC frame apartment blocks and external finishing packages.
*
Competitive freelance rate, dependent on experience.
*
Opportunity to work with an established project team.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in residential construction and RC frame developments, please submit your CV to Sphere Solutions for further information