Senior Quantity Surveyor
Senior or Principal Project Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor
📍 Bristol-based (projects within ~1hr–1hr 20mins commute)
💷 Very competitive and an excellent package
🕒 Start: ASAP
Are you a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a Senior or Principal role with a leading main contractor? Our client, a market leading Tier 1 Contractor is looking to bolster their Bristol-based commercial team due to an increased project workload — and this is your opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of high-value schemes across a range of sectors.
The Role
As a Senior or Principal Project Surveyor, you'll be responsible for managing up to 2–3 live projects, depending on their size and complexity. Projects typically range from £10m to £30m+ in value, with programme durations of 18 months to 3 years. You'll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle — from tender through to completion — taking ownership of pricing, commercial delivery, and client interaction.
This is a key hire to support a lean but growing team, so we're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and add real value.
Key Responsibilities
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Full cradle-to-grave project involvement
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Pricing and delivering schemes across various sectors
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Commercial leadership across multiple projects
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Managing and mentoring a small team (2–3 staff)
Ideal Background
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Solid track record across a mix of sectors: Residential, Commercial, Mixed Use, Education, Blue Light, Defence, and Retail
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Demonstrable experience running £10m–£30m+ projects
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Strong leadership skills and experience managing small commercial teams
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Ideally Bristol-based or within a ~1hr commute (applications from further afield such as Cardiff, Newport or Pontypridd are unlikely to be considered)
What’s on Offer?
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Competitive base salary
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Long-term pipeline of secured projects
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Opportunity to join a reputable, forward-thinking main contractor
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Career progression within a collaborative and supportive commercial team
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential discussion