Lead Quantity Surveyor – High-Value Projects (Wakefield)

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Benefits

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of high-value, new-build projects within a growing regional contractor. The role spans pre-construction to final account, with personal responsibility for multiple live schemes.

The successful candidate will have a solid background in cost management, procurement, valuations, and contract administration, with the ability to manage several projects and priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor in residential, commercial or main contracting sectors.
• Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of new build construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, procurement, valuations, and contract administration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Commercially astute with strong attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Able to commute to Wakefield and travel to project sites when required.
• Ambitious and motivated to develop into a more senior commercial position.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of multiple live projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Oversee up to 2-3 projects simultaneously, ensuring strong commercial performance throughout.
• Prepare and present accurate cost reports, valuations, forecasts, and financial updates.
• Procure, appoint, and manage subcontractor packages.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with commercial procedures.
• Assess and process subcontractor applications and payments.
• Manage variations, change control, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with project teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Report directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor on project progress and commercial performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Cost control

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of high-value, new-build projects within a growing regional contractor. The role spans pre-construction to final account, with personal responsibility for multiple live schemes.

The successful candidate will have a solid background in cost management, procurement, valuations, and contract administration, with the ability to manage several projects and priorities.