Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited; Ely; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Full-time position

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in Ely. The role covers pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across a varied portfolio of projects across residential, healthcare, commercial, education and refurbishment sectors across London and the wider UK.

The successful candidate will own projects, manage cost planning, procurement, valuations and final accounts, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally at senior level
• Strong pre and post-contract QS experience
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver full pre and post-contract QS services across a varied portfolio
• Manage projects from cost planning and procurement to final account
• Prepare estimates, cost plans, tender docs, Bills of Quantities and cost reports
• Manage valuations, variations, change control and final accounts
• Attend client, site and commercial meetings and build stakeholder relationships
• Support and mentor junior members of the QS team
• Travel to project sites and client locations across the UK as required

Skills

Senior QS experience

Pre & post-contract QS

Client-facing skills

Mentor juniors

UK project experience

Job description

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Ely
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 plus package

Bennett & Game are representing a growing and well-established construction consultancy who are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

The successful candidate will join a business delivering Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management and wider construction consultancy services across a varied portfolio of projects. Their work spans multiple sectors, including residential, healthcare, commercial, education and refurbishment, with projects located across London and the wider UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of their own projects while playing a key role within the Ely office. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, support junior team members and help drive the continued development of the team.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working, typically 1 day per week from home
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and additional company benefits
• Full-time, permanent position
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

Senior Quantity Surveyor Position Overview

• Deliver full pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across a varied project portfolio
• Manage projects from initial cost planning and procurement through to final account
• Prepare estimates, cost plans, tender documentation, Bills of Quantities and cost reports
• Manage valuations, variations, change control and final account negotiations
• Attend client, site and commercial meetings and build strong stakeholder relationships
• Support and mentor junior members of the Quantity Surveying team
• Travel to project sites and client locations across the UK as required

Senior Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally operating at Senior QS level or ready to step up
• Main contractor or contractor-side Quantity Surveying experience is highly desirable
• Strong pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying experience
• Experience across a range of construction sectors would be advantageous
• Commercially astute with the ability to manage projects independently
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Able to support, mentor and develop junior members of the team