Quantity Surveyor

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD; Whiteley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Project bonus scheme

Company bonus scheme

4 years death-in-service cover

Critical illness cover

Training and development

Udemy access

Regular social events

Office facilities & benefits

Charity fundraising days

Job summary

Bennet & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee full commercial and contractual aspects of envelope remediation projects. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and client-facing coordination across multiple live sites.

Based near Portsmouth with nationwide travel, you will contribute to cost control, risk management, and accurate reporting while benefiting from hybrid working and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Facade & cladding knowledge

Contract negotiation

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

Client facing

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 - £80,000 (DOE)
• 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