Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Enfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Holiday allowance

Death in service benefit

Performance-related bonus

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd are seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established construction team in London. The role covers pre-construction through to final account, with commercial responsibility across a range of projects including refurbishment and new build schemes.

You will work closely with design and operations teams, manage cost plans, valuations and cashflow, and negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor, principal contractor or specialist contractor environment.
• Strong commercial knowledge including valuations, cost reporting, variations, subcontract procurement and final accounts.
• Experience on refurbishment, regeneration, façade, external envelope, residential or similar complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Review project information, tender documentation and employer requirements during PCSA and pre-construction stages.
• Prepare cost plans, budgets, valuations, forecasts and cost reports.
• Manage subcontract procurement, package tendering and subcontractor appointments.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment and manage project cash flow.
• Negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor (SW47354) Enfield, England

Position: Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: London
Salary: £55,000 - £85,000 DOE plus benefits

Bennett & Game are representing an established and growing construction contractor who are seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

The company delivers a diverse range of complex construction projects across the residential, hospitality and public sectors, working with local authorities, housing providers, private landlords and developers. With a typical annual turnover of £30m to £35m and a strong forward order book, the business has an established presence across the UK and delivers major refurbishment, regeneration, façade and new build schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the business during an exciting period of growth and development. The successful Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor will take commercial responsibility for a range of projects, working closely with the operational, technical and design teams from pre-construction and PCSA stages through to final account. The role offers exposure to a varied and secure pipeline of work, support from an experienced commercial team, and genuine scope for long-term development within the business.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £55,000 - £85,000 DOE
• Performance-related bonus
• Private medical insurance available from day one
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Death in service benefit

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Position Overview

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Review project information, tender documentation and employer requirements during PCSA and pre-construction stages
• Prepare cost plans, budgets, valuations, forecasts and cost reports
• Manage subcontract procurement, package tendering and subcontractor appointments
• Prepare and submit applications for payment and manage project cash flow
• Assess and manage variations, compensation events and change control processes
• Prepare and manage project cost value reconciliations and financial reporting
• Work closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, technical teams and the wider supply chain to support successful project delivery
• Negotiate and agree final accounts with clients and subcontractors

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor, principal contractor or specialist contractor environment, with experience managing the commercial aspects of construction projects
• Strong commercial knowledge, including experience with valuations, cost reporting, variations, subcontract procurement and final accounts
• Experience working on refurbishment, regeneration, façade, external envelope, residential or other complex construction projects would be advantageous
• Previous exposure to PCSA and pre-construction activities would be beneficial but is not essential
• Commercially astute with strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent industry experience