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.

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