Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or £7,000 annual carallow

10% annual bonus

Company pension

Private healthcare

Paid annual leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

Bennett & Game are representing an established construction contractor seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Build Division and lead commercial delivery across live and upcoming schemes in the North of England.

You will take commercial ownership, manage cost plans and valuations, and work closely with project teams from tender through to final account on leisure, education and general build projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within general building.
• Strong understanding of cost planning, forecasting, CVRs, valuations and variations.
• Experience managing projects across general construction, not niche.
• Ability to work with site teams and drive commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of multiple live and upcoming projects.
• Support pre-construction teams from tender to completion.
• Prepare cost plans, budgets and commercial strategies.
• Produce monthly commercial reporting, valuations and forecasting.
• Monitor profitability, risks, opportunities and performance.
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams and designers.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial awareness

Tendering

Cost control

Job description

Job Profile for Senior Quantity Surveyor

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Leeds / Sutton-in-Ashfield, with projects across the North West

Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 + car allowance

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

The business forms part of a wider £70m turnover group, with the Build Division generating approximately £30m-£40m annually. The division delivers a broad range of general build and leisure projects, typically ranging from £100k through to £28m-£30m, with a particularly strong track record in leisure centre and swimming pool developments. Their work is secured predominantly through a well-established UK leisure framework, providing a strong pipeline of repeat business and early involvement in projects. Their approach includes early contractor involvement, design development and full design & build delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a close-knit commercial team at an important stage of the company's continued growth. The successful individual will work across a number of live and upcoming projects, initially gaining an understanding of the business and its systems before taking a key commercial role on larger schemes. The business has around 10-15 senior staff across pre-construction, design, planning and project management, with a strong existing team in Leeds, and operates with a relaxed, collaborative and relatively flat structure.

Salary & Benefits

• £65,000 - £80,000 salary depending on experience
• Company car or £7,000 annual car allowance
• 10% annual bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Paid annual leave, with additional leave accrued through length of service
• Hybrid working with flexibility to work from the Leeds or Sutton-in-Ashfield office, from home and on project sites

Senior Quantity Surveyor Position Overview

• Take commercial ownership of a number of live and upcoming construction projects across the business
• Support the pre-construction team and site management teams from tender and early contractor involvement through to project completion
• Take over tenders and ensure accurate cost plans, budgets and commercial strategies are established
• Prepare and manage monthly commercial reporting, valuations, forecasting and cost control
• Monitor project performance and provide clear reporting on profitability, risks, opportunities and commercial performance
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, designers and the wider pre-construction function to ensure projects are delivered commercially and operationally
• Manage subcontractors, procurement, variations, valuations, final accounts and commercial negotiations
• Provide commercial input across a varied portfolio of general build, leisure and refurbishment projects
• Initially support a number of smaller projects across the North West before progressing onto larger schemes within the company's pipeline
• Work collaboratively with the wider business, including its in-house delivery capabilities and specialist divisions

Senior Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within general building / main contracting
• Strong commercial knowledge across the full project lifecycle from tender and pre-construction through to final account
• Experience managing projects across the general construction sector rather than being highly specialised within one niche
• Strong understanding of cost planning, forecasting, CVRs, valuations, variations and subcontract management
• Experience working closely with site teams and project management to drive commercial performance
• Able to demonstrate strong attention to detail and genuine ownership of project finances
• Leisure, swimming pool, education, healthcare or other commercial building experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Comfortable working within a smaller, entrepreneurial contractor where individuals have significant responsibility and visibility
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative personality suited to a relaxed, flat team environment
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required