Senior Quantity Surveyor: Autonomy, Hybrid Work & APC Support

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Ospringe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 to 34 days leave

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Membership fees covered

APC / Chartership support

Career development reviews

On-site parking

Team lunches

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd in Faversham, Kent, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead projects from feasibility to final accounts.

You will manage client relationships, cost planning, procurement, and contract administration, with hybrid working after probation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or another relevant qualification.
• Strong experience in cost management and pre/post-contract cost control.
• Solid knowledge of procurement routes and standard contracts.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to advise clients directly.
• MRICS status is advantageous but not essential.
• Proactive, organized approach with strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead or manage multiple commissions from feasibility and cost planning to final account.
• Act as the client's main day-to-day contact and trusted commercial adviser.
• Prepare estimates, cost plans, BQs, and tender documentation.
• Manage procurement, tender analysis, contracts, and negotiations.
• Produce and present financial reports to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage interim valuations, variations, change control, and final accounts.
• Lead client, design-team, and project meetings.
• Mentor Graduate and Assistant Surveyors.

Skills

Communication skills

Client liaison

Cost management

Procurement knowledge

Contract negotiations

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS (advantageous)

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor (LB45713) Faversham, England

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Salary: GBP40000 - GBP67000 per annum

Position: Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Faversham, Kent

We are representing an independently owned, Director-led construction consultancy, who due to continued growth are looking for a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join them in their Faversham office .

Whether you are an experienced QS ready to manage your own projects or a Senior QS looking to lead commissions and influence business growth, this role offers real autonomy, client exposure across healthcare, education, and local government sectors, and direct support from the Directors .

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

31 to 34 days' annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown, depending on level)

Flexible Bank Holiday arrangements

Hybrid working (following probation)

Flexible start and finish times

Private healthcare (following probation)

Professional membership fees covered

Structured APC / Chartership support where required

Regular career and development reviews

Modern open-plan office with gym, pool table, and breakout areas

Free on-site parking

Regular team lunches, social events, and whole-team development days

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

Lead or manage multiple commissions from feasibility and cost planning through to final account

Act as the client's main day-to-day contact and trusted commercial adviser

Prepare estimates, Elemental Cost Plans, Bills of Quantities, and tender documentation

Manage procurement, tender analysis, contract preparation, and negotiations

Produce and present project financial and cost reports to clients and stakeholders

Manage interim valuations, variations, change control, and final accounts

Lead client, design-team, and project meetings

Option to undertake Contract Administrator and/or Employer's Agent roles where appropriate

Mentor and support the development of Graduate and Assistant Surveyors

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying or another relevant qualification

Solid client-side construction consultancy experience

Proven track record of pre- and post-contract cost management

Strong knowledge of procurement routes and standard construction contracts

Excellent communication skills with the confidence to advise clients directly

MRICS status is advantageous but not essential

Proactive, organized approach with strong commercial awareness

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