Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bigblue Search Ltd

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Bristol – £75k–£85k + £8.5k Car Allowance + Bonus

Location: Bristol
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 + £8,500 car allowance + bonus
Company: One of the UK’s fastest growing Main Contractors (secured £500m for 2026 and £400m for 2027)
Project Value: £25m
Reports to: Commercial Director

The Opportunity

We’re recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK’s fastest growing main contractors, who have already secured over £500m worth of work for 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to take commercial lead on a £25m new build industrial warehouse scheme in Bristol, reporting directly to the Commercial Director.

You will take the project from pre-construction all the way through to handover, working closely alongside a Project Manager and playing a key part in ensuring the project is delivered successfully.

What You’ll Be Doing

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Take full commercial responsibility for a £25m new build industrial warehouse project

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Manage costs, procurement, and subcontractor packages throughout the lifecycle

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Prepare and negotiate contracts, valuations, and variations

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Lead monthly CVRs, forecasting, and cash flow reporting

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Drive value engineering and cost-saving initiatives

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Ensure robust contract and cost control at every stage

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Liaise closely with the Project Manager, clients, consultants, and delivery teams

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Report directly to the Commercial Director

What We’re Looking For

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Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on new build projects

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Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

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Experience with industrial, logistics, or large-scale commercial schemes

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Excellent cost management, negotiation, and reporting skills

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Ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative project team

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Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

What’s on Offer

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£75,000 – £85,000 salary (depending on experience)

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£8,500 car allowance + bonus

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Opportunity to lead a high-value, flagship project from pre-construction to completion

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Career progression within one of the UK’s fastest growing main contractors

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Long-term secured pipeline with £500m already locked in for 2026 and £400m for 2027