Quantity Surveyor

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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