Senior Quantity Surveyor
2 days ago
Bradford
Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Leeds / Sutton-in-Ashfield, with projects across the North West Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 + car allowance Bennett & Game are representing an established and growing construction contractor who are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Build Division. The business forms part of a wider £70m turnover group, with the Build Division generating approximately £30m-£40m annually. The division delivers a broad range of general build and leisure projects, typically ranging from £100k through to £28m-£30m, with a particularly strong track record in leisure centre and swimming pool developments. Their work is secured predominantly through a well-established UK leisure framework, providing a strong pipeline of repeat business and early involvement in projects. Their approach includes early contractor involvement, design development and full design & build delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a close-knit commercial team at an important stage of the company's continued growth. The successful individual will work across a number of live and upcoming projects, initially gaining an understanding of the business and its systems before taking a key commercial role on larger schemes. The business has around 10-15 senior staff across pre-construction, design, planning and project management, with a strong existing team in Leeds, and operates with a relaxed, collaborative and relatively flat structure. • £65,000 - £80,000 salary depending on experience, • Company car or £7,000 annual car allowance, • 10% annual bonus scheme, • Company pension, • Private healthcare, • Paid annual leave, with additional leave accrued through length of service, • Hybrid working with flexibility to work from the Leeds or Sutton-in-Ashfield office, from home and on project sites, • Take commercial ownership of a number of live and upcoming construction projects across the business, • Support the pre-construction team and site management teams from tender and early contractor involvement through to project completion, • Take over tenders and ensure accurate cost plans, budgets and commercial strategies are established, • Prepare and manage monthly commercial reporting, valuations, forecasting and cost control, • Monitor project performance and provide clear reporting on profitability, risks, opportunities and commercial performance, • Work closely with project managers, site teams, designers and the wider pre-construction function to ensure projects are delivered commercially and operationally, • Manage subcontractors, procurement, variations, valuations, final accounts and commercial negotiations, • Provide commercial input across a varied portfolio of general build, leisure and refurbishment projects, • Initially support a number of smaller projects across the North West before progressing onto larger schemes within the company's pipeline, • Work collaboratively with the wider business, including its in-house delivery capabilities and specialist divisions, • Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within general building / main contracting, • Strong commercial knowledge across the full project lifecycle from tender and pre-construction through to final account, • Experience managing projects across the general construction sector rather than being highly specialised within one niche, • Strong understanding of cost planning, forecasting, CVRs, valuations, variations and subcontract management, • Experience working closely with site teams and project management to drive commercial performance, • Able to demonstrate strong attention to detail and genuine ownership of project finances, • Leisure, swimming pool, education, healthcare or other commercial building experience would be advantageous but is not essential, • Comfortable working within a smaller, entrepreneurial contractor where individuals have significant responsibility and visibility, • Strong communication skills and a collaborative personality suited to a relaxed, flat team environment, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required #J-18808-Ljbffr