Quantity Surveyor

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

28 days annual leave

Annual performance-related bonus

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Gloucester team. You will manage commercial aspects across multiple live projects, from procurement through to final accounts, ensuring financial control and contractual compliance on fast-paced fit-out and refurbishment schemes.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years’ QS experience, a background with a main contractor, and strong negotiating and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience working for a main contractor (essential).
• Proven track record managing multiple live projects.
• Experience in fit-out, refurbishment, or general construction projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial management and subcontract procurement.
• Competent interpreting drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing project cost control from start to completion.
• Preparing cost plans, BOQs, procurement schedules, and tender documentation.
• Procuring subcontractor packages and negotiating best value rates.
• Managing valuations, variations, and subcontractor payments.
• Producing monthly CVRs, cost forecasts, and financial reports.
• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and commercial targets.
• Liaising closely with project managers, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Maintaining contract compliance (JCT experience advantageous).

Skills

3-5 years experience

Main contractor

Multi-project management

Fit-out & refurbishment

Commercial management

Negotiation

Excel

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quantity Surveyor (DM46943 /1) Gloucester, England

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP55000 per annum

Position: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Gloucester (Office-based with site travel as required)
Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 (DOE)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing main contractor specialising in commercial fit‑out and refurbishment projects. This role is ideal for a motivated QS with 3–5 years’ experience who is confident managing multiple projects concurrently and is looking to further develop their career within a supportive and ambitious team.

Quantity Surveyor – Job Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of multiple live projects from early-stage procurement through to final accounts. You will work closely with the project delivery team to ensure financial control, contractual compliance, and successful project outcomes across a range of fast-paced fit‑out and refurbishment schemes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project cost control from start to completion
• Preparing cost plans, BOQs, procurement schedules, and tender documentation
• Procuring subcontractor packages and negotiating best value rates
• Managing valuations, variations, and subcontractor payments
• Producing monthly CVRs, cost forecasts, and financial reports
• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and commercial targets
• Liaising closely with project managers, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Maintaining contract compliance (JCT experience advantageous)
• Supporting project teams with commercial guidance and problem solving

Quantity Surveyor – Requirements

• 3–5 years’ Quantity Surveying experience
• Experience working for a main contractor (essential)
• Proven track record managing multiple live projects
• Experience in fit-out, refurbishment, or general construction projects
• Strong understanding of commercial management and subcontract procurement
• Competent interpreting drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Based within commutable distance of Gloucester
• Full UK driving licence

Quantity Surveyor – Salary & Benefits

• Car allowance (if applicable)
• Private medical insurance
• 28 days annual leave, including Christmas shutdown days
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing business
• Professional and supportive team environment