Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 31–34 days

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Professional membership fees covered

APC/Chartership support

Team lunches & social events

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor for our Faversham, Kent office. You will lead commissions from feasibility to final accounts, act as a trusted adviser to clients, and manage tendering, procurement, and reporting with Directors’ support.

We offer autonomy across healthcare, education, and local government sectors, with hybrid working after probation and a clear APC/Chartership pathway, plus competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Client-side construction consultancy

Cost management

Procurement routes knowledge

Communication skills

MRICS advantageous

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Position Details

• 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.

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

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

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