Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
Location: Maidstone and Henfield
Salary up to 55,000 + Car Allowance, Private Healthcare and Bonus

A well-established Civil Engineering Contractor, operating across the South Coast, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. With projects ranging from climate adaptation schemes to major infrastructure improvements across the South East, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering essential projects that directly benefit communities and the environment.
The successful Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive and professional commercial service across their projects. You will work closely with site and project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably and to the highest quality, while building lasting client relationships.
Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary Up to 55,000.
• Car Allowance or Electric/Hybrid Car Scheme after probation.
• Private Healthcare.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension (up to 10% matched).
• Annual company bonus.
• Genuine progression opportunities within a supportive, growing business.

Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process across projects.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams to ensure commercial and site activities are aligned.
• Monitor and manage risk, budgets, and performance standards.
• Lead the procurement of subcontractors, negotiating best value for the business.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies in line with project programmes.
• Submit timely and accurate applications for payment, ensuring smooth cash flow.
• Oversee subcontractor performance in line with agreed terms and conditions.
• Provide accurate project cost forecasts, updated regularly and on time.

Quantity Surveyor Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor within Civil Engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4, ECC, ICE, and JCT contracts.
• Experience of tendering and procurement processes
• Awareness of QHSE legislation.
• Experience in dispute resolution and financial reporting (desirable).
• HNC/Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (preferred).
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• CSCS Card & 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.

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