Location
Bristol

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. At Ameresco, we develop, construct and operate tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation.

About Bristol City Leap: Bristol City Leap is an innovative partnership between Bristol City Council and Ameresco to accelerate green energy investment in Bristol and help decarbonise the city. Over the next five years, nearly £500 million will be invested into low carbon energy infrastructure including solar, wind, heat networks, heat pumps, and energy efficiency measures. This world-first approach will deliver a transformative boost in renewable energy and decarbonised heat, making Bristol a cleaner, greener, and healthier place to live, learn, work, and play.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the successful commercial management and delivery of projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with clients, internal stakeholders, and the contract supply chain, you will ensure projects are delivered profitably, on programme, and in accordance with contractual requirements. You will manage all commercial aspects of construction projects throughout their lifecycle, prepare and monitor budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and cash flow projections, and administer contracts including NEC and/or JCT forms.

Key responsibilities include preparing and negotiating valuations, variations, compensation events, and final accounts; supporting bid and pre-construction teams with cost advice and procurement strategies; leading commercial meetings; monitoring subcontractor performance; undertaking site visits; managing commercial and contractual risks; and mentoring junior team members. This role requires commercial sharpness, hands-on experience in contract negotiations, and the ability to maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business and contribute to major construction projects while developing your career within a dynamic commercial team.

Experience
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in both Client and Main Contractor environments
- Strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts
- Experience delivering projects across building, infrastructure, energy, utilities, or civil engineering sectors
- Excellent knowledge of cost management, contractual procurement, contract administration, valuation, and final accounting processes
- Skilled in analysing complex tender documents and pricing schedules
- Familiarity with decarbonisation projects
- Experience in pre-contract and contract negotiations
- Ability to lead subcontract procurement activities including tender preparation, analysis, negotiation, and award recommendations
- Strong commercial awareness with ability to identify opportunities and manage risk
- Proficient in commercial reporting and forecasting
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project locations as required
- Ability to pass a DBS check

About you
- Commercially driven and results focused
- Confident communicator with strong leadership capabilities
- Proactive, organised, and able to work effectively under pressure
- Collaborative and relationship focused
- Adaptable, resilient, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for clients and the business

Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline