Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor near Loughborough is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will manage commercial aspects of projects and oversee a team. The ideal candidate has significant QS experience, strong financial knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car / car allowance

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Ongoing training and career development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QS, ideally at Senior level.
• Background in construction, civil engineering, or fit-out projects.
• Strong contractual and financial knowledge (NEC / JCT advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of projects from procurement through to final accounts.
• Oversee a team of two individuals.
• Prepare and analyse cost estimates, budgets, and BOQs.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Reporting

Contractual Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

Our client, a well-established main contractor, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their office near Loughborough. With a strong reputation across construction, civil engineering, and fit-out, they deliver a wide variety of projects across the East Midlands predominantly.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Senior QS to join a respected contractor, taking commercial responsibility for high-value projects and benefiting from long-term career progression.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Company car / car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Holiday Allowance - Increasing on service
• Annual bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive, established team environment

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Role Overview

• Manage all commercial aspects of projects from procurement through to final accounts
• Experience in managing a team - this role will include overseeing two individuals
• Prepare and analyse cost estimates, budgets, and BOQs
• Administer subcontracts including valuations, variations, and payments
• Provide accurate cost reporting and forecasting to senior management
• Support project teams to ensure delivery on time and within budget
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain
• Travel to Northern Ireland once a month for project reviews

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Requirements

• Proven experience as a QS, ideally at Senior level
• Background in construction, civil engineering, or fit-out projects
• Strong contractual and financial knowledge (NEC / JCT advantageous)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to deadlines
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (including monthly visits to Northern Ireland)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading contractor with a strong order book, offering responsibility, progression, and the chance to work on a variety of interesting projects.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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