Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Chichester, West Sussex (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 + Car Allowance

Bennett & Game are representing a specialist main contractor based near Chichester who are seeking a Senior 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 an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of key projects, lead client and subcontractor negotiations and contribute to wider commercial strategy. Working closely with the Commercial Manager and project delivery teams, the successful candidate will have the autonomy to manage project commercial performance, support junior colleagues and influence successful delivery. The position also offers hybrid working, a strong pipeline of work and optional international project exposure.

Salary & Benefits

* Salary of £65,000 - £80,000 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

Senior Quantity Surveyor Position Overview

* Take commercial responsibility for allocated projects and work packages from pre-contract through to final account
* Lead commercial management, cost control and financial reporting across complex construction projects
* Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, monthly CVRs and final account projections
* Administer NEC contracts, managing Early Warning Notices, Compensation Events, variations and contractual risk
* Lead subcontract procurement, commercial negotiations and the management of supplier and subcontractor accounts
* Prepare and negotiate Applications for Payment, valuations, variations and final accounts with clients and subcontractors
* Monitor cash flow, margins, committed costs and commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities
* Provide commercial advice and updates to the Commercial Manager, Project Managers and wider delivery teams
* Build and maintain strong client, consultant and supply chain relationships while protecting the company's commercial position
* Support and mentor junior commercial staff, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice
* Contribute to commercial strategy, risk management and continuous improvement across project delivery

Senior Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements

* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
* Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, with JCT experience also beneficial
* Demonstrable experience managing project commercial delivery, cost control, CVRs, forecasting and final accounts
* Experience leading subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and commercial negotiations
* Strong understanding of contractual administration, commercial risk and financial reporting
* Ability to take ownership of project commercial performance and provide effective commercial advice to project teams
* Experience supporting, mentoring or developing junior commercial staff
* Excellent numerical, analytical, communication and negotiation skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial reporting systems
* Working towards, or holding, 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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