Job Description
Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Chichester, West Sussex (Hybrid Working)
Salary: 65,000 - 80,000 + Car Allowance
Bennett & Game are representing a specialist main contractor based near Chichester who are seeking a Senior 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 an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of key projects, lead client and subcontractor negotiations and contribute to wider commercial strategy. Working closely with the Commercial Manager and project delivery teams, the successful candidate will have the autonomy to manage project commercial performance, support junior colleagues and influence successful delivery. The position also offers hybrid working, a strong pipeline of work and optional international project exposure.
Salary & Benefits
Salary of 65,000 - 80,000 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
Senior Quantity Surveyor Position Overview
Take commercial responsibility for allocated projects and work packages from pre-contract through to final account
Lead commercial management, cost control and financial reporting across complex construction projects
Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, monthly CVRs and final account projections
Administer NEC contracts, managing Early Warning Notices, Compensation Events, variations and contractual risk
Lead subcontract procurement, commercial negotiations and the management of supplier and subcontractor accounts
Prepare and negotiate Applications for Payment, valuations, variations and final accounts with clients and subcontractors
Monitor cash flow, margins, committed costs and commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities
Provide commercial advice and updates to the Commercial Manager, Project Managers and wider delivery teams
Build and maintain strong client, consultant and supply chain relationships while protecting the company's commercial position
Support and mentor junior commercial staff, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice
Contribute to commercial strategy, risk management and continuous improvement across project delivery
Senior Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, with JCT experience also beneficial
Demonstrable experience managing project commercial delivery, cost control, CVRs, forecasting and final accounts
Experience leading subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and commercial negotiations
Strong understanding of contractual administration, commercial risk and financial reporting
Ability to take ownership of project commercial performance and provide effective commercial advice to project teams
Experience supporting, mentoring or developing junior commercial staff
Excellent numerical, analytical, communication and negotiation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial reporting systems
Working towards, or holding, 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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