Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee projects in London and the South East. With a competitive salary of up to £75,000, the role offers various excellent benefits and requires a candidate with NEC experience. Responsibilities include contract administration, cost control, and preparing project documentation, all within a supportive and established company environment.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Life insurance (4x salary)

Pension scheme (5% employer, 4% employee contributions)

Additional perks after 6 months' probation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong NEC contract management skills.
• Experience in tunnelling or shafts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of internal commercial reports and other required documentation.
• Management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Identification of commercial risks, opportunities, and value engineering.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Education

Relevant industry qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

CEMAR

Job description

A large Civil Engineering Contractor with a £134 million turnover is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee projects in London and the South East, with an initial project in Chessington. They offer a variety of excellent work and lifestyle benefits, along with a competitive salary of up to £75,000 DOE.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work for a company that has been established for over 30 years. The role requires a strong senior candidate with NEC experience and responsibilities including estimating, cost control, and ensuring structures meet legal and quality standards.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

• Preparation of internal commercial reports and other required documentation
• Preparation of valuations/applications for payment with supporting documentation
• Preparation of cost reports to the client with contractually compliant documentation
• Management of subcontract and material procurement schedules
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts
• Agreement of final accounts
• Contract administration, including change management and register maintenance
• Identification of commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering, and change
• Utilisation of the costing system

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Requirements

• Relevant industry qualification
• Experience in tunnelling or shafts
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract and measurement methods
• Strong NEC contract management skills and ability to handle complex cost structures
• Experience using CEMAR
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Good communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as an SQS

Senior Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Additional perks after 6 months' probation
• Pension scheme (5% employer, 4% employee contributions)

Bennett and Game Recruitment is a multi-disciplinary technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering various industries.

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