Job Profile for Senior Quantity Surveyor / Employer's Agent

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Employer's Agent

Location: Southampton

Salary: 70000 - 80000

Bennett & Game are representing an established multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy who are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Employer's Agent to join their growing team in Southampton.

The consultancy delivers professional quantity surveying and employer's agent services across residential, commercial, arts and leisure, and education sectors, with a particular focus on residential developments. Led by Chartered Surveyors, the business places a strong emphasis on professional standards, technical expertise and delivering exceptional client service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a senior position within an established and friendly team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior staff and play an active role in the development of the surveying team, with tailored training and clear long-term progression opportunities.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

• 37.5-hour working week with flexible working arrangements

• Generous annual leave, including additional Christmas and New Year privilege days

• Excellent contributory pension scheme

• Private medical insurance and life assurance

• Professional membership fees paid

• Tailored training, personal development and CPD courses

• Cycle to Work Scheme and wellbeing support

• Regular team socials and length of service rewards

• Additional benefits including wedding and new baby vouchers

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Employer's Agent Position Overview

• Lead the delivery of quantity surveying services across a range of construction projects, primarily within the residential sector.

• Prepare Order of Cost Estimates and Elemental Cost Plans for construction projects.

• Undertake cost planning using CostX and monitor project expenditure throughout the RIBA design stages.

• Manage tendering and procurement processes, including preparing tender documentation, evaluating bids and negotiating competitive quotations.

• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure value for money and effective procurement.

• Administer contracts and manage contractual relationships with clients, contractors and subcontractors.

• Prepare and review contract documentation, terms and conditions, specifications and drawings.

• Evaluate and negotiate contract variations, claims and disputes.

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing regular updates and presenting reports on project status, financial performance and risks.

• Lead, mentor and develop junior members of the surveying team, delegating responsibilities and supporting their professional development.

• Identify, assess and manage project risks, developing appropriate mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

• Prepare detailed costed risk registers in line with NRM1 requirements.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and best practice.

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Employer's Agent Position Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role.

• Professional accreditation such as MRICS or MCIOB, or currently working towards qualification.

• In-depth knowledge of construction costs, contracts and procurement processes.

• Experience producing elemental cost plans for residential projects across all design stages desirable.

• Proficiency in CostX and/or other quantity surveying software and tools desirable.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and commercial awareness skills.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and client-facing abilities.

• Confident attending and leading client meetings.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.

• Previous experience in leading, mentoring and managing junior team members.

• Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable.

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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