AmcoGiffen
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor (Civil Engineering & Infrastructure)
Location: Bristol
Deliver Infrastructure Projects Across the South West
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our established commercial team, playing a key role in the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the South West.
This position offers the opportunity to lead the commercial management of significant schemes, including works delivered as part of the Metro West programme in Bristol, alongside a portfolio of Environment Agency and Local Authority framework contracts.
Working closely with operational teams, clients, and the supply chain, you will provide commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle while supporting and developing junior members of the commercial team.
What You'll Receive
We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and are committed to supporting your wellbeing, development, and career progression.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
- Company car or car allowance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Up to 3 paid volunteer days per year
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Medicash Health Cash Plan and Rewards
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Clear pathways for career progression
- A supportive, inclusive, and safety-focused working environment
The Opportunity
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial and contractual management of multiple infrastructure projects and framework schemes. Reporting into the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will work collaboratively with project delivery teams to maximise commercial performance, manage project risks, and ensure successful project delivery.
You will also play an important role in mentoring and developing Graduate and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, helping to build the next generation of commercial professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial management of projects delivered under the Metro West Scheme, Environment Agency frameworks, and Local Authority contracts.
- Prepare, manage, and present monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
- Produce accurate cost forecasts and support business planning processes.
- Manage subcontract procurement from enquiry through to award.
- Prepare subcontract documentation and administer contractual arrangements.
- Manage subcontractor accounts from commencement through to final account agreement.
- Administer and manage compensation events and change control procedures.
- Manage compensation events and commercial submissions both upstream to clients and downstream to the supply chain.
- Prepare and submit applications for payment and client valuations.
- Monitor project performance and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
- Build and maintain effective client relationships, acting as a key commercial point of contact.
- Support project teams in achieving commercial objectives and contractual compliance.
- Prepare and agree final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
- Contribute to monthly commercial reviews and business reporting.
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About You
We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:
- Significant experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, or utilities.
- Strong understanding of NEC contracts and change management processes.
- Proven experience managing subcontractors and complex supply chains.
- Experience preparing CVRs, forecasts, and commercial reports.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and manage risk.
- Experience managing compensation events, variations, and contractual claims.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Previous client-facing experience and the ability to build long-term relationships.
- Experience mentoring or managing Assistant and Graduate Quantity Surveyors.
- Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to work on some of the South West's most significant infrastructure programmes, including the Metro West Scheme and a range of long-term framework agreements. You'll join a collaborative and supportive team where you'll have the autonomy to make an impact, develop junior talent, and further progress your own career.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and achieve their potential. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, identity, or experience.
The Company
Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils, and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical, and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways, and much more.
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Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.
We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums, and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion, or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people-first perspective, we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have a large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24-hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.
Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:
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