Bennett & Game are currently representing a specialist Main Contractor based near Chichester who are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. This is an exclusive opportunity being managed by Bennett & Game Recruitment, working with a contractor that delivers technically complex construction projects across the UK and internationally within secure and defence-related sectors.
The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects typically ranging from £250k to £8m, working with long-term clients across the defence and infrastructure sectors.
The successful candidate will quickly become responsible for managing their own projects with minimal supervision, making this an excellent opportunity for a capable Quantity Surveyor looking for greater autonomy and project ownership. Applications are welcomed from both Main Contractors and Quantity Surveying Consultancies, provided candidates have strong commercial fundamentals and experience delivering construction projects under NEC forms of contract.
The position offers a hybrid working structure with typically 2-3 days per week based in the Chichester office, making the role suitable for candidates located across Chichester, Portsmouth, Southampton, Guildford, Brighton, Crawley, Basingstoke and surrounding areas. Due to the nature of the projects, applicants should ideally live within approximately one hour of Chichester and also be able to travel into London when required.
While the role is primarily UK-based, the business also delivers projects across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. The successful candidate will have the option to spend approximately 2-4 weeks per year supporting international projects, although the role can remain entirely UK-based if preferred.
Why Apply?
* Exclusive role managed by Bennett & Game Recruitment
* Opportunity to work on technically challenging defence and secure infrastructure projects with an excellent pipeline of work
* Open to both Main Contractor and Consultancy Quantity Surveyors
* Hybrid working with flexibility around office attendance
* Opportunity to take ownership of your own projects with minimal supervision
* Optional international project exposure across multiple global locations
* Clear progression within a supportive and close-knit commercial team
* Long-term career development within a growing specialist contractor
Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits
* Salary: £40k - £75k DOE
* Car allowance
* Private medical cover and healthcare
* Bonus scheme
* APC / CIOB / RICS support
* Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days per week in the Chichester office)
* Optional international project travel
* Pension scheme
* EV car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* 22 days holiday plus bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
* 37.5-hour working week (Monday - Friday)
Quantity Surveyor Job Overview
* Manage the full commercial lifecycle from tender stage through to final account
* Take ownership of multiple projects with minimal supervision following initial onboarding
* Deliver technically complex construction projects within the defence and secure infrastructure sectors valued between £250k and £8m
* Administer NEC contracts throughout project delivery
* Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts
* Work closely with the Commercial Manager, project delivery teams and Assistant Quantity Surveyor
* Attend the Chichester office and sites across the South of England as required
* Opportunity to support international projects if desired
Quantity Surveyor Job Requirements
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
* Strong Quantity Surveying fundamentals with proven project delivery experience
* Experience administering NEC contracts is essential
* Background within either a Main Contractor or Quantity Surveying Consultancy
* Comfortable managing projects independently with minimal supervision
* Eligible for and willing to undergo DV Security Clearance due to the nature of the projects
* Ideally located within approximately one hour of Chichester and within reasonable travelling distance of London
* Experience within defence, infrastructure, refurbishment or complex construction projects would be advantageous but is not essential
* Familiarity with NRM1 would be beneficial but is not essential
* Full UK driving licence
* Professional, organised and confident communicator with strong commercial awareness
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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Salary description
£50000.00 - £75000.00 per year