Quantity Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic team in the UK. The role offers full commercial responsibility for façade remediation projects, along with a competitive salary of £45,000 – £65,000. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and be willing to travel nationwide. This opportunity includes hybrid working, a robust benefits package, and clear paths for career advancement.

Benefits

25‑30 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Hybrid working available

Pension scheme

Project bonus scheme

Company bonus scheme

4 years death‑in‑service cover

Critical illness cover

Comprehensive training and development

Office facilities including stocked kitchen and shower

Charity fundraising days

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in façade, cladding or external envelope‑related surveying.
• Strong technical, contractual, and commercial understanding.
• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial and contractual responsibility for multiple envelope/cladding remediation projects.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, CVRs, and project cash flows.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations, and final accounts.
• Negotiate contract terms and manage risk and cost exposure.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with project progress.

Skills

5+ years’ experience in façade, cladding or external envelope‑related surveying

Strong technical, contractual, and commercial understanding

Excellent communication and client‑facing skills

Self‑motivated with the ability to work across multiple live projects

Job description

This is not just another Quantity Surveyor role - it's an opportunity to join one of the UK's most forward‑thinking principal contractors, operating at the forefront of the façade remediation sector. Backed by a listed parent group with a turnover exceeding £600 million and supported by its own strong cash reserves, the business combines financial strength with the pace and flexibility of a modern, dynamic team. With secured work until 2028 and projects ranging up to £22 million, you'll be part of a growing company with genuine long‑term stability. What sets this role apart is the company's people‑first culture. Weekly cultural feedback drives senior leadership decisions and contributes to their ambition of being one of the Times Top 100 Places to Work by 2026.

Quantity Surveyor – Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 (DOE)
• Location: 2 days per week in Portsmouth office with UK-wide travel and hybrid working
• 25‑30 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working available
• Pension scheme
• Project bonus scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• 4 years death‑in‑service cover
• Critical illness cover
• Regular team and company‑wide social events
• Comprehensive in‑house and external training and development
• Access to Udemy and other training platforms
• Office facilities include stocked kitchen and shower
• Charity fundraising days

Quantity Surveyor – Job Overview

• Full commercial and contractual responsibility for multiple envelope/cladding remediation projects
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, CVRs, and project cash flows
• Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations, and final accounts
• Negotiate contract terms and manage risk and cost exposure
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with project progress
• Liaise with project teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Frequent site visits across the UK with up to 2 days per week in the Portsmouth office

Quantity Surveyor – Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in façade, cladding or external envelope‑related surveying
• Strong technical, contractual, and commercial understanding
• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work across multiple live projects
• Based within a commutable distance of Portsmouth and willing to travel nationwide

What makes this opportunity different?

• Workload secured through to 2028
• Clear and structured progression pathways
• Weekly cultural feedback with tangible change
• Mentoring, coaching, and support for long‑term career growth
• Low staff turnover and a high‑performance, supportive environment