Quantity Surveyor – Lead Cost Control (Gloucester)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Annual bonus

Progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a Gloucester-based role (office-based with site travel). The successful candidate will manage the commercial aspects of multiple live projects from procurement through final accounts, ensuring financial control and contract compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of Quantity Surveying experience, a background with a main contractor, and strong skills in cost planning, BOQs, tender documentation, and Excel, with

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' Quantity Surveying experience required.
• Experience working for a main contractor is essential.
• Proven track record managing multiple live projects.

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 with project managers, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Maintaining contract compliance (JCT experience advantageous).
• Supporting project teams with commercial guidance and problem solving.

Skills

Quantity for Surveying experience

Negotiation

Communication skills

Excel

Driving licence

Tools

Excel

Job description

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a Gloucester-based role (office-based with site travel). The successful candidate will manage the commercial aspects of multiple live projects from procurement through final accounts, ensuring financial control and contract compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of Quantity Surveying experience, a background with a main contractor, and strong skills in cost planning, BOQs, tender documentation, and Excel, with