Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering Location: Bristol Rate: £300–£500 per day Contract: Contract / Freelance Sector: Civil Engineering CIS/Non CIS - Non CIS About the Role We are currently seeking an…

Pay rate £300 – £500/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 24 September 2026

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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering
Location: Bristol
Rate: £300–£500 per day
Contract: Contract / Freelance
Sector: Civil Engineering
CIS/Non CIS - Non CIS
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a civil engineering project in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with strong civil engineering experience to take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, working closely with the project delivery and commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Take responsibility for the commercial management of civil engineering projects.
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Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
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Prepare and manage applications for payment, valuations and final accounts.
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Manage subcontractor accounts, payments and variations.
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Review and assess changes, variations and compensation events.
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Monitor project performance and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
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Prepare accurate monthly cost/value reports and forecasts.
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Assist with procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
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Manage contractual and commercial correspondence.
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Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, clients and subcontractors.
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Provide commercial advice to the project team.
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Ensure contractual obligations and commercial procedures are followed.
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Support the successful delivery of projects within budget and programme.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
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Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering.
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Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
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Experience managing civil engineering projects and subcontract packages.
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Experience with valuations, variations, final accounts and cost reporting.
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Strong negotiation and communication skills.
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Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.
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The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
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A relevant Quantity Surveying or construction-related qualification is desirable.
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Experience with NEC contracts would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
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£300–£500 per day, depending on experience.
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Contract/freelance opportunity.
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Opportunity to work on a major civil engineering project in Bristol.
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Long-term project opportunities for the right candidate.
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Professional and supportive commercial team.
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Potential for further opportunities within the business

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