Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryWare, HertfordshirepermanentPosted: 24 April 2026
Apply NowBennett & 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: £60k - £85k 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 QS
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
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.
We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for
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: £60k - £85k 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 QS
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
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.
We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for