Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive principal contractor in Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 - £95,000, hybrid working, and numerous benefits. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, strong contract management skills, and be open to national travel. Join a supportive team focused on innovation and growth with a confirmed workload through to 2027.

Benefits

25-30 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Project bonus scheme

Company bonus scheme

Comprehensive training & development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Proven knowledge of contract management.
• Technically proficient in commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead full commercial management of projects.
• Conduct cost planning, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Cost/project management software

Job description

Overview

This is not just another Senior Quantity Surveyor role. It offers the opportunity to join one of the UK's most progressive and fast-growing principal contractors, operating at the forefront of the fa de remediation sector. With a secure forward order book through to 2027 and projects up to 22 million across stadiums, high-rise residential towers, commercial builds and complex public-sector developments, the company combines the scale of a leading contractor with a modern, agile mindset. Backed by strong financial foundations and ambitious plans to grow turnover to 50 million this year, the business invests in innovation, technology and smarter ways of working. The culture is collaborative, supportive and people-first, with weekly staff feedback shaping decision-making and a workplace that places its people at the center of everything it does.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 65,000 - 95,000 (DOE)
• 25-30 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working available (2 days per week in Portsmouth)
• Nationwide travel (as required)
• Pension scheme
• Project bonus scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• 4 years death-in-service cover
• Critical illness cover
• Team social events
• Company events and supportive social environment
• Comprehensive in-house and external training & development
• Access to Udemy and training courses
• Charity fundraising days
• Office facilities including stocked kitchen and shower

Senior Quantity Surveyor Overview

• Full commercial management of complex remediation projects
• Cost planning, budgeting, and contract administration
• Oversight of CVRs, PTCs, and accurate financial reporting
• Managing subcontractor packages and procurement processes
• Applications for payment, valuations, and final accounts
• Commercial risk identification and mitigation
• Close collaboration with project delivery teams
• Strong attention to detail in contractual and commercial matters
• Use of cost/project management software to optimise outcomes

Senior Quantity Surveyor Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quantity Surveying, ideally within cladding, facades or main contracting
• Proven commercial acumen with sound knowledge of contract management
• Technically proficient and confident in leading commercial processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be based within 2 hours of Portsmouth and open to national travel

What makes this opportunity different?

• Strong financial foundations and ambitious growth targets
• Confirmed workload through to 2027
• Supportive, values-led culture with low staff turnover
• Structured mentoring, training, and genuine long-term progression
• Team members empowered to make real impact from day one
• Regular feedback and transparent leadership

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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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