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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ref: ARV-7064

Permanent

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Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £65-75k
Sector: Roofing & Cladding
Location: Bristol – North

 Join a trusted, family-run construction business with over 30 years’ reputation for delivering high-profile, flagship projects across the UK. With accessible managers and a flat organisational structure, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make a real impact.

The Role:
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll oversee project costs from start to finish, ensuring budgets are met, cashflow is managed, and payments are accurate and timely. You’ll work closely with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver projects that are profitable, high-quality, and on schedule.

What You’ll Do:

  • Prepare and monitor project budgets, identifying variances early.
  • Manage cashflow, payments, and final accounts to maintain financial strength.
  • Review contracts, valuations, and variations, ensuring fair terms and accurate billing.
  • Work closely on-site to capture progress and variations, attending site meetings.
  • Procure and manage subcontractors, ensuring scope, quality, and cost control.
  • Lead and support your team, holding regular 1:1s and contributing to senior management planning.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

What You’ll Bring:

  • RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, or Commercial Management (or RICS conversion).
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods and materials.
  • MRICS membership and 3+ years’ experience in roofing & cladding projects desirable.
  • Excellent numerical, analytical, and negotiation skills.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with a sense of humour and ability to build relationships internally and externally.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

  • Work on landmark projects that define the sector.
  • Supportive, accessible management and a flat, family business structure.
  • Opportunities to develop professionally and influence business growth.

Be part of a company that values expertise, integrity, and long-term relationships.

This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Key Skills: Estimator, Cladding, Roofing, New Build, Refurb, Pricing, BQQ’s, Take Offs

Tagged as: Construction, MMCs,

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