Quantity Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Civils Quantity Surveyor to join a reputable civil engineering contractor in Bolton, UK. The role involves managing financial control across multiple sites, preparing cost reports, and liaising with site teams for project estimates. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, commercial experience within civil engineering, and proficiency in relevant software. The organization offers a competitive salary with various benefits including annual leave and a bonus structure.

Benefits

Competitive salary (DOE)

Car allowance

Annual profit-related bonus

Pension, accident & life cover

35 days annual leave including Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience within civil engineering, especially highways/structures.
• Extensive experience with private and public sector clients.
• Solid working knowledge of NEC and JCT contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site measurements and cost/production reports.
• Complete cost forecasts and commercial reporting.
• Liaise with site teams for quotations and estimates.
• Manage subcontractors including orders and assessments.
• Produce valuations and submit to clients.
• Agree final accounts with all parties.
• Monitor stock control and report to Financial Director.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting preparation.
• Maintain clear records and represent the business professionally.

Skills

Excellent commercial awareness

Strong organisational ability

Interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency in IT (MS Office)

People management skills

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Measurement software

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Bennett and Game are working with an established civil engineering and highways contractor with a strong regional presence. We are seeking an experienced Civils Quantity Surveyor to join its Commercial Team. You will play a key role in managing financial control across multiple sites, protecting commercial interests and supporting the delivery of high-value infrastructure projects throughout the Northwest.

Package

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Car allowance
• Annual profit‑related bonus
• Pension, accident & life cover
• 35 days annual leave including Christmas shutdown

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing site measurements and weekly cost/production reports
• Completing cost forecasts and commercial reporting
• Liaising with site teams to assess and prepare quotations and estimates
• Managing subcontractors (enquiries, orders, payment assessments)
• Producing valuations and submitting to clients
• Interpreting drawings and instructions, agreeing estimates with site teams and clients
• Agreeing final accounts with all parties in a timely manner
• Monitoring stock control and reporting to the Financial Director
• Supporting finance/admin teams in account settlement
• Assisting monthly and quarterly reporting preparation
• Maintaining clear, accurate records and representing the business professionally at all times
• Any other reasonable duties as required by management

Experience & Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• Proven commercial experience within civil engineering (especially highways/structures)
• Extensive experience with private and public sector clients
• Solid working knowledge of NEC (mainly) and JCT contract forms
• Excellent commercial awareness, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational ability and self‑motivation
• Proficiency in IT (MS Office, Outlook, measurement software)
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions
• People management skills and a collaborative approach within a team environment

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi‑disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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