Quantity Surveyor - Defence & Complex Projects (Hybrid)

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Bosham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus scheme up to 10% with outperfrom

Private medical cover

Hybrid working (2-3 days in office)

Pension scheme

APC/RICS/CIOB support

International project travel (expenses

Electric car scheme

Cycle to Work

Referral scheme

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team near Chichester. The role covers procurement to final account, with hybrid working and exposure to a varied portfolio of projects.

Responsibilities include budgeting, NEC contract administration, payment applications, subcontractor management, and commercial reporting. The ideal candidate has QS experience, NEC/JCT knowledge, and strong numeracy and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Experience in a QS or commercial role within the construction industry.
• Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Experience with cost control, valuations, variations, applications for payment and commercial reporting.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good communication and organizational abilities.
• UK passport and DV clearance eligibility.
• Ideally located within approximately one hour of Chichester.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of projects from procurement through to final account.
• Prepare budgets, cost plans, forecasts and commercial reports.
• Administer NEC contracts, including Early Warning Notices, Compensation Events, variations and contractual notices.
• Prepare Applications for Payment, assess subcontractor valuations and manage payment records.
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers, analyse quotations and prepare order recommendations.
• Prepare monthly CVRs and monitor project costs, cash flow, margins and commercial risks.
• Prepare, review and negotiate subcontractor and client final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, maintaining accurate records and supporting contractual entitlement.
• Work closely with Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors and clients to support successful project delivery.
• Contribute to commercial meetings, reporting and wider project decision-making

Skills

NEC contracts

Cost control

Valuations

Final accounts

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

CostX

Excel

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team near Chichester. The role covers procurement to final account, with hybrid working and exposure to a varied portfolio of projects.

Responsibilities include budgeting, NEC contract administration, payment applications, subcontractor management, and commercial reporting. The ideal candidate has QS experience, NEC/JCT knowledge, and strong numeracy and communication skills.