Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor – Defence Projects | Bristol
💼 Salary: Competitive (DOE) + Package
📍 Location: Bristol
🏗️ Sector: Construction | Defence | Secure Facilities | Design & Build
🕵️ ♂️ For my client – a highly respected regional contractor delivering secure, technically complex defence projects
Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking to work on highly regulated, long-term defence programmes with a contractor known for quality, discretion, and technical capability?
I’m recruiting on behalf of a well-established regional construction business with a strong presence in the defence sector. Based in Bristol, the business delivers a range of secure and sensitive projects across the South West for long-standing public-sector and MOD-aligned clients.
With a robust pipeline of work and repeat frameworks in place, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to build long-term career stability while working on projects of national importance.
🧮 The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of multiple defence-related construction projects, working closely with project teams to ensure robust cost control, contractual compliance, and value-for-money delivery.
Projects typically include new build, refurbishment, and upgrade works within secure environments, often under NEC or bespoke defence contracts.
Key responsibilities include:
* Cost management and commercial reporting across defence projects
* Procurement and management of subcontractor packages
* Valuations, variations, and change control
* Assisting with cost forecasting, final accounts, and risk management
* Ensuring contractual and procedural compliance within secure frameworks
* Working closely with Project Managers and site teams to support successful delivery
✅ Ideal Candidate Profile
* Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment
* Strong understanding of construction cost management and procurement
* Experience working under NEC contracts (desirable)
* Comfortable operating within regulated or secure environments
* Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion
* Based in or commutable to Bristol and the wider South West
Please note: due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for security clearance.
💰 What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary + comprehensive package
* Long-term, stable pipeline of defence work
* Opportunity to work on secure projects of national importance
* Supportive, collaborative regional business with strong retention
* Clear pathways for progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor and beyond
📩 Interested?
If you’re a Quantity Surveyor looking for a secure, long-term role working on defence projects with a respected Bristol-based contractor, get in touch today for a confidential discussion.
Shortlisting is underway – early applications are encouraged