Senior QS
- Tom Selman
- Lead Director
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Manager
Location: Bristol (projects across the South West & South Wales)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
The Opportunity
Panoramic Associates are supporting a growing independent construction consultancy in their search for a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Manager to join their team in Bristol.
This consultancy provides project management and cost management services across a diverse range of construction sectors, delivering projects from early concept through to completion. Their work spans commercial development, higher education, life sciences, industrial, hospitality, and major refurbishment schemes.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in supporting clients with commercial management, cost planning, and procurement strategies, helping ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy environment, where you will work closely with experienced project professionals and gain exposure to a wide variety of complex and high-profile developments.
Role Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include:
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Leading cost management activities across a portfolio of construction projects
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Preparing cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts
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Managing procurement strategies and tender processes
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Producing cost reports and advising clients on financial performance
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Administering construction contracts (NEC, JCT etc.)
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Managing risk, change control, and value engineering processes
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Supporting clients with commercial strategy and cost advice
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Working closely with project managers, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery
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Mentoring junior team members where appropriate
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate is likely to have:
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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager within a consultancy environment
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Experience working on construction or property development projects
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Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement, and commercial management
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Experience administering JCT or NEC contracts
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Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
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Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
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Ideally working towards or already holding MRICS / professional accreditation
What’s On Offer
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Opportunity to join a growing, entrepreneurial consultancy
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Exposure to high-profile projects across multiple sectors
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Strong client engagement and autonomy
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Collaborative and supportive team environment
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Clear opportunities for career progression
About the Consultancy
Our client is an independent project and cost management consultancy based in Bristol, supporting clients across the South West and South Wales. They provide tailored project delivery and cost management services, focusing on proactive commercial management, risk mitigation, and maximising value across the lifecycle of construction projects.
