Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Professional fees covered

APC/Chartership support

Career reviews

Gym on site

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Faversham, Kent, seeks a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commissions from feasibility to final account. The role offers autonomy, exposure to healthcare, education and local government sectors, and director-level support.

Hybrid working after probation, flexible hours, and APC/Chartership support accompany a strong benefits package and a clear career development path.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or another relevant qualification.
• Proven client-side construction consultancy experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead or manage multiple commissions from feasibility to final account.
• Act as the client’s main day-to-day contact and trusted commercial adviser.
• Prepare estimates, cost plans, Bills of Quantities, and tender docs.
• Manage procurement, tender analysis, contract preparation, and negotiations.
• Produce and present project financial and cost reports to clients.
• Manage interim valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Lead client, design-team, and project meetings.
• Option to undertake Contract Administrator/Employer's Agent roles.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement

Client liaison

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS advantageous

Job description

Position: Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Faversham, Kent

Salary: £40,000 - £67,000 DOE

We are representing an independently owned, Director-led construction consultancy, who due to continued growth are looking for a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join them in their Faversham office.

Whether you are an experienced QS ready to manage your own projects or a Senior QS looking to lead commissions and influence business growth, this role offers real autonomy, client exposure across healthcare, education, and local government sectors, and direct support from the Directors.

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 - £67,000 DOE

• 31 to 34 days' annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown, depending on level)

• Flexible Bank Holiday arrangements

• Hybrid working (following probation)

• Flexible start and finish times

• Private healthcare (following probation)

• Workplace pension

• Professional membership fees covered

• Structured APC / Chartership support where required

• Regular career and development reviews

• Modern open-plan office with gym, pool table, and breakout areas

• Free on-site parking

• Regular team lunches, social events, and whole-team development days

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

• Lead or manage multiple commissions from feasibility and cost planning through to final account

• Act as the client's main day-to-day contact and trusted commercial adviser

• Prepare estimates, Elemental Cost Plans, Bills of Quantities, and tender documentation

• Manage procurement, tender analysis, contract preparation, and negotiations

• Produce and present project financial and cost reports to clients and stakeholders

• Manage interim valuations, variations, change control, and final accounts

• Lead client, design-team, and project meetings

• Option to undertake Contract Administrator and/or Employer's Agent roles where appropriate

• Mentor and support the development of Graduate and Assistant Surveyors

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or another relevant qualification

• Solid client-side construction consultancy experience

• Proven track record of pre- and post-contract cost management

• Strong knowledge of procurement routes and standard construction contracts

• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to advise clients directly

• MRICS status is advantageous but not essential

• Proactive, organized approach with strong commercial awareness