Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bennett & Game are delighted to be working with a steadily growing construction consultancy based in Ware, Hertfordshire, who are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team.

This privately owned consultancy has built a strong reputation for quality, consistency and long-term client relationships, primarily supporting SME main contractors across a broad range of sectors including retail, commercial, residential, education, healthcare and hospitality. Project values typically range from £500k to £10m and include new build, fit-out and structural reconfiguration works.

With a team of 18 professionals and continued organic growth year on year, the business offers genuine progression opportunities and the chance to play a key leadership role within the commercial function. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be based from their Ware office and will take full commercial responsibility for allocated projects while mentoring junior team members.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £50k - £65k DOE
• Private healthcare (including immediate family)
• Pension scheme
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy
• Strong internal training and mentoring culture
• Office-based role in Ware

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

• Full commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Managing procurement schedules and chairing procurement meetings
• Preparing detailed scopes of work, pricing schedules and subcontract enquiries
• Analysing, normalising and negotiating subcontract tender returns
• Raising and administering subcontract orders
• Preparing and managing CVRs and monthly commercial reports
• Monitoring cost control, forecasts and final spend projections
• Managing variations, change control and agreeing values with clients and subcontractors
• Reviewing and responding to subcontractor payment applications
• Preparing and agreeing client applications for payment
• Reviewing contract terms and identifying commercial risks
• Acting as primary commercial point of contact for clients
• Mentoring and supporting Assistant and Intermediate QSs

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Requirements

• Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor or consultancy environment
• Strong experience across Design & Build, Traditional and two-stage tender projects
• Experience working on projects ranging from £500k to £10m
• Strong understanding of JCT and/or NEC contracts
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Strong commercial reporting and Excel skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead meetings and negotiate effectively
• Full UK driving licence

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