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Quantity Surveyor

Bennett & Game Recruitment
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Bennett and Game is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial aspects of groundwork and civil engineering projects.
  • The role requires managing cost efficiency, contract compliance, and financial control, with responsibilities including cost management, contract administration, and risk management.
  • Candidates should have prior experience as a Quantity Surveyor in similar projects and a strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management.
  • The position requires proficiency in cost management software and Excel, along with a full UK driving licence.
  • The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, with a preference for candidates with several years of relevant experience.

About the Role:

Bennett and Game are currently looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of groundworks and civil engineering projects. This role will involve working closely with project teams to ensure cost efficiency, contract compliance, and financial control across multiple groundwork projects, including roads, drainage, foundations, and external works.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cost Management & Budgeting: Prepare accurate cost estimates, forecasts, and budgets for groundwork projects.
  • Contract Administration: Assess and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with NEC, JCT, or bespoke agreements.
  • Valuations & Payments: Prepare applications for payment, interim valuations, and final accounts.
  • Tendering & Procurement: Assist in subcontractor selection, tender documentation, and procurement negotiations.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial and contractual risks on projects.
  • Change & Variation Control: Evaluate project variations, negotiate costs with subcontractors, and agree on changes with clients.
  • Financial Reporting: Provide regular cost reports and project financial updates to senior management.
  • Stakeholder Liaison: Work closely with clients, site teams, and external consultants to ensure smooth project delivery.

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor in groundwork/civil engineering projects.
  • Strong knowledge of construction contracts, cost control, and commercial management.
  • Experience in pricing, procurement, and tendering processes.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in cost management software and Excel.
  • Full UK driving licence.

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.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.