Senior Quantity Surveyor — Lead £500k–£10m Projects

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Ware; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare (including family)

Pension scheme

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Progression pathway within a growing•

Training and mentoring culture

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd are currently assisting a Ware, Hertfordshire based construction consultancy to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will lead the commercial function, manage multiple projects ranging from £500k to £10m, and mentor junior team members from the Ware office.

The role offers full commercial responsibility, strong training culture, and a clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor or consultancy environment (senior level).
• Strong experience across Design & Build, Traditional and two-stage tender projects.
• Experience on projects from £500k to £10m.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Managing procurement schedules and chairing procurement meetings.
• Preparing detailed scopes of work, pricing schedules and subcontract enquiries.
• Analysing, normalising and negotiating subcontract tender returns.
• Raising and administering subcontract orders.
• Preparing and managing CVRs and monthly commercial reports.
• Monitoring cost control, forecasts and final spend projections.
• Managing variations, change control and agreeing values with clients and subcontractors.
• Reviewing and responding to subcontractor payment applications.
• Preparing and agreeing client applications for payment.
• Reviewing contract terms and identifying commercial risks.
• Acting as primary commercial point of contact for clients.
• Mentoring and supporting Assistant and Intermediate QSs

Skills

Senior QS experience

Leadership

Excel skills

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd are currently assisting a Ware, Hertfordshire based construction consultancy to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will lead the commercial function, manage multiple projects ranging from £500k to £10m, and mentor junior team members from the Ware office.

The role offers full commercial responsibility, strong training culture, and a clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy.