Mane Contract Services
Senior Quantity Surveyor
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contract) Location: Taunton / Bristol Area (Min. 3 days/week on site) Type: Contract Rate: Approx. £550/day (Negotiable based on experience) Sector: Infrastructure / Civil Engineering / Rail / Utilities
About the Role Are you a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to lead high-value infrastructure projects in the Southwest? We are recruiting a contract SQS to bring commercial leadership, risk mitigation, and robust financial control to a major engineering programme across the Taunton and Bristol regions. Working alongside Business Unit Managers and Project Leaders, you will take ownership of complex commercial activities, drive project profitability, and support junior commercial staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Leadership: Drive commercial strategy, cost-value reconciliations (CVRs), financial forecasting, and cost control across the project lifecycle.
- Subcontractor Management: Lead high-value procurement, tender evaluations, valuations, variations, compensation events, and final accounts.
- Contract & Risk Administration: Manage complex compensation events, mitigate contractual risks, and maximize commercial recovery.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, strategic relationships with client teams, supply chain partners, and senior internal delivery leads.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior Quantity Surveyors within the team.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What We’re Looking For
- Essential Experience: Proven track record as a Senior Quantity Surveyor managing high-value projects within civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, or utilities.
- Commercial Expertise: In-depth experience with CVRs, compensation events, claims management, and complex subcontractor accounts.
- Technical Skills: Advanced MS Excel skills and a full UK Driving Licence.
- Desirable: Degree in QS/Commercial Management, MRICS status (or working towards), and strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Why Apply?
- Competitive Rate: £550/day (negotiable depending on experience).
- High-Profile Work: Lead commercial delivery on complex, high-value infrastructure schemes.
- Flexible Working: Minimum 3 days on site with flexibility for the remainder.
Interested or know a Senior QS who would be a great fit? Apply directly, leave a comment below, or send a DM to discuss the role in detail!
#SeniorQuantitySurveyor #QuantitySurveying #CivilEngineering #Infrastructure #CommercialLeadership #NECContracts #BristolJobs #TauntonJobs #ContractJobs #ConstructionRecruitment
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills