Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited
Quantity Surveyor
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Quantity Surveyor
Location: Gloucester (Office-based with site travel as required)
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing main contractor specialising in commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects. This role is ideal for a motivated QS with 3-5 years' experience who is confident managing multiple projects concurrently and is looking to further develop their career within a supportive and ambitious team.
Quantity Surveyor - Job Overview
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of multiple live projects from early-stage procurement through to final accounts. You will work closely with the project delivery team to ensure financial control, contractual compliance, and successful project outcomes across a range of fast-paced fit-out and refurbishment schemes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing project cost control from start to completion
- Preparing cost plans, BOQs, procurement schedules, and tender documentation
- Procuring subcontractor packages and negotiating best value rates
- Managing valuations, variations, and subcontractor payments
- Producing monthly CVRs, cost forecasts, and financial reports
- Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and commercial targets
- Liaising closely with project managers, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Maintaining contract compliance (JCT experience advantageous)
- Supporting project teams with commercial guidance and problem solving
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Quantity Surveyor - Requirements
- 3-5 years' Quantity Surveying experience
- Experience working for a main contractor (essential)
- Proven track record managing multiple live projects
- Experience in fit-out, refurbishment, or general construction projects
- Strong understanding of commercial management and subcontract procurement
- Competent interpreting drawings, specifications, and contract documents
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Based within commutable distance of Gloucester
- Full UK driving licence
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Quantity Surveyor - Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
- Car allowance (if applicable)
- Private medical insurance
- Pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave, including Christmas shutdown days
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Genuine progression opportunities within a growing business
- Professional and supportive team environment
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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