Job Description
Position: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Chichester, West Sussex (Hybrid Working)
Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 + Car Allowance
Bennett & Game are representing a specialist main contractor based near Chichester who are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team.
The company delivers technically complex construction projects across the UK and internationally, specialising in secure and defence-related environments for government, defence and critical infrastructure clients. Projects typically range from 250k to 8m, offering exposure to a varied portfolio of challenging schemes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of project commercial management from procurement through to final account, working closely with an experienced Commercial Manager and wider project teams. The position offers hybrid working, a strong pipeline of work and optional international project exposure, with support for professional development and long-term career progression.
Salary & Benefits
Salary of 45,000 - 60,000 depending on experience
Car allowance
Bonus scheme offering up to 10% plus an outperformance bonus
Private medical cover following successful probation
Hybrid working, typically 2-3 days per week in the Chichester office
22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown
Pension scheme and Death in Service benefit
APC, RICS and CIOB support
Optional international project travel, with expenses covered
Electric car scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Referral Scheme and financial advisor support
37.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday
Quantity Surveyor Position Overview
Manage the commercial delivery of allocated construction projects and work packages from procurement through to final account
Prepare and maintain project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and commercial reports
Administer NEC contracts, including Early Warning Notices, Compensation Events, variations and contractual notices
Prepare Applications for Payment, assess subcontractor valuations and manage payment records
Procure subcontractors and suppliers, analyse quotations and prepare order recommendations
Prepare monthly CVRs and monitor project costs, cash flow, margins and commercial risks
Prepare, review and negotiate subcontractor and client final accounts
Identify commercial risks and opportunities, maintaining accurate records and supporting contractual entitlement
Work closely with Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors and clients to support successful project delivery
Contribute to commercial meetings, reporting and wider project decision-making
Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role within the construction industry
Working knowledge of NEC contracts, with JCT experience also beneficial
Experience with cost control, valuations, variations, applications for payment and commercial reporting
Understanding of subcontract procurement, account management and final account preparation
Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills, with excellent attention to detail
Confident communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial reporting systems
Working towards, or willing to work towards, professional membership such as RICS, CIOB or CIPS
Must hold a valid UK passport, have lived in the UK for the last five years and be eligible to obtain or transfer DV Security Clearance through UKSV
Ideally located within approximately one hour of Chichester, with reasonable access to London when required
A full UK driving licence is beneficial
Experience within defence, government, infrastructure or other complex construction sectors would be advantageous but is not essential
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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