Senior Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bristol / Plymouth | Hybrid Working Up to £75,000 + Package – flexibility for the right candidate Major Two-Year Construction Project

O’Neill & Brennan are currently looking to speak with experienced Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors regarding a significant construction project in Plymouth, with approximately two years of secured project duration.

This is an opportunity that can accommodate candidates based around either Bristol or Plymouth, with a flexible working arrangement designed to avoid the requirement for constant long-distance travel.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will take a key commercial role on the project, working closely with the wider project and commercial teams throughout its delivery.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have developed their experience within a Tier 1 main contracting environment, or who can demonstrate comparable experience delivering sizeable and technically demanding construction projects.

Responsibilities will include:

Commercial management of allocated packages from procurement through to final account Subcontractor procurement, negotiation and appointment Management of subcontractor accounts and payments Cost forecasting, reporting and CVRs Management of variations and change Identification and management of commercial risk Working closely with operational and project management teams Maintaining strong commercial controls throughout project delivery

Location & Working Arrangement

There is considerable flexibility around where the successful candidate is based.

Bristol-based candidates can work predominantly from Bristol, travelling to the Plymouth project approximately two days per week as required.

Alternatively, Plymouth-based candidates can be predominantly project-based, with travel to the Bristol office generally only required every couple of weeks.

The wider working arrangement offers three days project/office based with up to two days working from home per week.

Experience

Ideally, you will have:

Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor Preferably a background with a Tier 1 contractor Experience commercially managing substantial construction packages or projects Strong subcontract procurement and account management experience Good knowledge of cost reporting, forecasting and commercial controls The ability to operate with a good degree of commercial autonomy Applications are welcomed from established Senior Quantity Surveyors as well as experienced Quantity Surveyors ready to take the next step in their career.

Salary & Package

Salary up to £75,000 + comprehensive package

There is scope to consider a higher basic salary for an individual whose experience and track record warrant it.

This is a long-term opportunity offering a significant project workload, flexible working and the opportunity to join an established major contractor operating across the South West.

For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Reece Kershaw at O’Neill & Brennan.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation