Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Bristol or CardiffContract: PermanentSalary: Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Engineering division at NG Bailey, supporting the commercial delivery of a major Ministry of Defence (MOD) project, with the opportunity to be based in either Bristol or Cardiff.
As one of the UK's leading Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) contractors, NG Bailey specialises in delivering complex building services installations across a range of sectors, including defence, infrastructure, healthcare and commercial developments.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a well-established team, working on a technically challenging defence project involving specialist M&E installations within a highly regulated environment.
Working closely with our operational and commercial teams, you'll take ownership of key commercial activities, managing project costs, contractual obligations, subcontractor relationships and commercial risks to ensure successful project delivery.
Responsibilities

Ensure our safety-first culture is maintained throughout all project activities.

Manage commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

Identify, manage and negotiate variations and compensation events.

Maintain accurate commercial records to maximise contractual entitlements.

Work closely with operational teams to monitor project performance, costs and commercial progress.

Prepare and submit applications for payment, ensuring timely recovery.

Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations and final account settlements.

Produce accurate commercial reports and forecasts.

Support negotiations and settlement of final accounts with clients.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) sector.

Experience managing commercial aspects of large-scale construction or engineering projects.

Strong understanding of subcontract management, change control and commercial reporting.

Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 and/or JCT contracts would be advantageous.

Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, or significant relevant industry experience.

Previous experience working on defence or MOD projects would be beneficial but is not essential.

Ability to meet the security clearance requirements associated with working on MOD projects.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme, including mental health support, counselling and legal advice

Employee discounts

Personal development and career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits