Danny Sullivan Group
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Heavy Civils & Earthworks
Location: Bristol
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Excellent Package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a civil engineering contractor delivering a heavy civils and earthworks project in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure scheme, taking ownership of the commercial function from project commencement through to final account. The successful candidate will have a strong background in heavy civil engineering and extensive experience administering NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the commercial management of heavy civils and earthworks packages.
- Administering NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings, and change management.
- Preparing and managing applications for payment, valuations, and final accounts.
- Producing monthly CVRs, cost forecasts, and commercial reports.
- Managing subcontract procurement, contract administration, and final accounts.
- Identifying, managing, and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities.
- Supporting project planning and ensuring commercial performance is aligned with programme delivery.
- Negotiating subcontract agreements and variations.
- Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and site teams to maximise project profitability.
- Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, and client requirements.
- Providing commercial support and mentoring to junior members of the commercial team where required.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
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Requirements
- Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering sector.
- Strong background delivering heavy civils, earthworks, or major infrastructure projects.
- Essential experience working with NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
- Proven experience managing subcontractor accounts, CVRs, cost reporting, and final accounts.
- Excellent commercial, contractual, and negotiation skills.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred).
- Full UK driving licence.
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What's on Offer
- £70,000 - £80,000 basic salary.
- Competitive company benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on a major heavy civils and earthworks project.
- Long-term career progression with a well-established civil engineering contractor.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in heavy civils and earthworks and solid NEC3 and NEC4 contract experience, please apply here!
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