Senior Quantity Surveyor – Lead Commercial Team

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Basildon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

30 Days Holiday Including Bank Holiday

Pension Scheme

Gym membership

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function for a genuinely varied role with a strong principal contractor. You will own CVRs, cost reporting and the day-to-day commercial oversight of live projects while mentoring a junior QS team.

The role offers autonomy, direct access to leadership and recognition for strong performance across diverse sectors nationwide in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven Senior Quantity Surveyor with commercial management exposure
• Background in delivering shop fit, extensions, or education/healthcare projects
• Thoughtful, methodical and organised approach with client liaison skills

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of CVRs, cost reporting and commercial management across live projects
• Head the commercial team and mentor junior QS staff
• Manage commercial performance from award to final account
• Prepare, submit and agree interim valuations, variations and final accounts
• Oversee subcontract procurement, administration and payment processes
• Produce regular cost reports, forecasts and cash flow analyses for senior management
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks
• Support tender reviews and value engineering as required
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, main contractors and the supply chain
• Contribute to development of commercial processes and reporting standards

Job description

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function for a genuinely varied role with a strong principal contractor. You will own CVRs, cost reporting and the day-to-day commercial oversight of live projects while mentoring a junior QS team.

The role offers autonomy, direct access to leadership and recognition for strong performance across diverse sectors nationwide in the UK.