Senior Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Bennett & Game are working with a well-established Civil Engineering Contractor seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join their growing team. With a strong pipeline of projects and a full order book, this is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to the company's continued success.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing cost estimates, managing budgets, and overseeing procurement processes for a variety of civil engineering and refurbishment projects. This role offers the opportunity to work within a family-oriented company that values collaboration, career development, and work-life balance.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary & benefits package based on experience.
• Exciting career progression opportunities in a growing business.
• Supportive and family-friendly work culture where every team member is valued.
• Work-life balance in a positive and collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Prepare detailed cost estimates and project budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting of materials, labour, and overheads.
• Financial Management: Monitor project costs, analyse variances, and provide regular reports to maintain financial control.
• Procurement & Tendering: Oversee procurement processes, manage supplier negotiations, and evaluate tender submissions to secure cost-effective solutions.
• Project Delivery: Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards while adhering to contractual obligations.
• Risk & Compliance: Identify potential financial risks, implement cost-saving strategies, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and contract frameworks.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator within the civil engineering sector.
• Strong knowledge of cost management and construction contracts.
• Ability to work across a range of civil engineering and refurbishment projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• A detail-oriented and proactive approach to project delivery.

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.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.