Job Description
Position: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Leighton Buzzard
Salary: 45,000 - 65,000 DOE
Bennett & Game are representing an established construction contractor who are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team.
The company operates across general construction, refurbishment, restoration, repair and maintenance, delivering a varied portfolio of projects across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and the wider Eastern region. Current work ranges from public-sector refurbishment and housing maintenance programmes through to commercial fit-outs and larger construction projects, with project values typically ranging from around 1m to 2m.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys being hands-on and wants genuine responsibility across both commercial and operational aspects of projects. The successful candidate will work closely with site teams, clients, subcontractors and the wider office, with the role offering a good degree of autonomy within a busy and established contracting business. There is also scope for the successful candidate to take on elements of project management, making this particularly well suited to someone who enjoys being involved beyond the traditional QS function.
Salary & Benefits
55,000 - 65,000 salary, depending on experience
28 days holiday
Company vehicle provided, with flexibility around vehicle or allowance arrangements
Permanent position with an immediate start available
Varied portfolio of projects across the region
Opportunity to take on both commercial and project management responsibilities
Quantity Surveyor Position Overview
Managing the commercial aspects of multiple construction, refurbishment and fit-out projects
Preparing, reviewing and managing project budgets, costs and valuations
Monitoring project performance, variations, subcontractor accounts and final accounts
Working closely with site teams to manage labour, resources, costs and programme requirements
Liaising directly with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to maintain strong commercial relationships
Supporting the delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion
Taking a hands-on approach to project management where required, including coordinating resources and helping to keep projects on programme
Ensuring projects are delivered commercially and operationally to a high standard
Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements
Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a construction or contracting environment
Strong commercial awareness with a good understanding of construction costs, variations, valuations and final accounts
Experience across general construction, refurbishment, fit-out, maintenance or similar projects
Ideally comfortable working on projects ranging from approximately 1m to 2m in value
Strong communication skills with the confidence to deal directly with clients, subcontractors and site teams
A hands-on and proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy contracting environment
Candidates with some Project Management experience or an interest in taking on wider project responsibilities are particularly encouraged to apply
Full UK driving licence due to the regional nature of the 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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