Senior Quantity Surveyor

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR – JOB SPEC Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Project in Bristol; HQ in Exeter Pay Rate: £300.00 - £500.00 per day Hours: 40 per week, 08:00 start Start Date: 17/08/2026 Length of Assignment: 3 months (Permanent Recruitment in Progress) Number of Vacancies: 1 JML are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor toour client's Civils South West team on a major infrastructure project. This role is responsible to a Project Manager or Commercial Manager for all commercial aspects of a project or section of a project, protecting the company's commercial position through in-depth contractual, commercial, and legal understanding. Key Responsibilities: Procurement * Preparing project procurement schedules and work package content sheets * Carrying out subcontract procurement in line with the procurement timetable * Preparing invitations to tender, evaluating returns, and recommending appointments Applications for Payment & Cost Control * Maximising cash flow through timely valuations, invoicing, and payment receipt * Managing final account preparation and settlement, including variations, claims and disputes * Identifying and driving out unnecessary costs and inefficiencies * Preparing material wastage reconciliations Accounting & Reporting * Producing accurate and timely CVR reports and forecasts * Establishing robust reporting structures to monitor resources and costs against targets Risk, Change & Contract Management * Early identification and management of project risks and opportunities * Identifying, challenging, and recovering costs of client "Change" * Ensuring contractual notices are prepared accurately and on time * Preparing subcontract instructions, notices, and change control procedures * Managing Compensation Events, claims, and disputes Client & Team Relationship Management * Liaising with the client, PQS, and senior staff * Managing and developing other commercial team members * Providing commercial support to tendering and project start-up processes Key Skills / Requirements: '05; Valid CSCS Card '05; Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civils/infrastructure '05; Strong understanding of NEC/JCT contract forms '05; Excellent commercial, contractual, and negotiation skills '05; Experience managing subcontract procurement, valuations, and final accounts '05; Strong reporting and forecasting ability (CVR)