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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol, City of Bristol
Expire in: a month
Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK’s most respected and forward-thinking residential developers. This housebuilder is known for creating well-designed communities, sustainable neighbourhoods, and high-quality homes across the country. With a strong pipeline of developments, they combine modern methods of construction with traditional quality to deliver thousands of homes each year.
They pride themselves on being customer-focused, innovative, and committed to sustainable building solutions. As they continue to grow, they are now seeking a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a permanent basis.
The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple live developments, driving financial performance, cost management, and procurement strategy. You will be a key figure within the commercial department, working closely with operations, technical and land teams to support successful delivery from pre-construction through to final accounts.
This role will suit an experienced QS who has previously worked for a national or regional housebuilder, is confident running sites independently, and can mentor junior members of the team when required.
Key Responsibilities
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Full commercial management of allocated housing developments
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Produce accurate cost plans, budgets, forecasts, and cashflows
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Lead procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
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Produce and manage tender enquiries, comparisons, and contract award recommendations
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Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, variations, and commercial risks
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Manage subcontractor accounts from award to final account
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Ensure all works are aligned to budget, programme, and company standards
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Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost improvements
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Prepare and present CVRs and commercial reports
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Work collaboratively with site teams, technical, land, sales and finance
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Maintain compliance with contract obligations and company procedures
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Support and develop junior QS staff where required
Experience & Requirements
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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within housebuilding or residential construction
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Strong commercial acumen and excellent negotiation skills
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Ability to manage multiple sites independently
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Solid understanding of JCT contracts and residential construction processes
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Strong reporting and analytical skills
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management
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Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (preferred)
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Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer
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Permanent role with a highly reputable national developer
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Competitive salary + car allowance + bonus
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Industry-leading benefits package
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Long-term career progression within a stable and growing business
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Opportunity to work on high-quality, community-focused housing developmentsBefore You Apply
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